Sheffield United are interested in signing Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips in the summer transfer window, that is according to a report from The Sun.
A move is likely to depend on two things, however. The first is if the Blades manage to qualify for either the Champions League or Europa League, whilst the other is whether Leeds earn promotion from the Championship. If Chris Wilder’s side do reach Europe and the Whites do not go up, then the South Yorkshire outfit hope to prize the 24-year-old away from Elland Road.
It is thought that Phillips would cost upwards of £20 million and Sheffield United could face competition for his signature from both Wolves and Burnley. The midfielder has been a mainstay in Marcelo Bielsa’s team this season, starting in 30 Championship games and on average winning 4.5 ground duels per game whilst also playing 1.9 key passes per match too (SofaScore).
Despite those impressive stats, however, it seems that the Blades fans are divided when it comes to potentially signing Phillips. Some think that he would be an excellent addition, whilst others aren’t as keen mainly due to the fact that they already have plenty of midfielders including the likes of Oliver Norwood, John Fleck, John Lundstram and Sander Berge.
Here is what some supporters have said about it on Twitter…
Leeds will get up this time. However I Would love to see Phillips in a blades shirt.
— Martyn Doncaster (@Blades60Martyn) February 23, 2020
Our Midfield is already stacked. Phillips would cause even more problems. Quality player like, would love to see him in Red and White
— Jake Thomas (@JakeTho19561358) February 22, 2020
Would be a cracking signing, seriously what a player
— Blades1993 (@Blades19931) February 23, 2020
We’re stacked in midfield.
— Bagsman Billy ⚔️🔴⚪ (@LecouveyMarco) February 23, 2020
Norwood/Phillips CDM Berge/Lundstram RCM Fleck/Freeman LCM strength in depth, 2 players in each position, it’s what you need for a European campaign!
— DogMan (@BerlinBlade) February 22, 2020
Nah rather spend the cash on a striker
— Peter Nelson (@peterlnelson04) February 23, 2020
Yes please but no way will we get him.
— Martyn Doncaster (@Blades60Martyn) February 23, 2020
Don’t need another midfielder
— craig platts (@PlattsCraig) February 23, 2020
Blades fans, what are your thoughts on potentially signing Kalvin Phillips? Let us know below…
