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title: "Tottenham: Paratici eyeing Ashley Phillips move amid contract talks"
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author: "Emilio Galantini"
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published: "2022-08-07T10:45:04Z"
modified: "2022-08-07T10:45:04Z"
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# Tottenham: Paratici eyeing Ashley Phillips move amid contract talks

**[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/), and by extension sporting director Fabio Paratici, have re-emerged for Blackburn Rovers starlet Ashley Phillips amid his contract talks.**

### The Lowdown: Spurs once in pole position?

The [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) side have long been linked with a move for the highly-rated central defender, with reports earlier this year suggesting that they were even fronting the race for his signature.

Indeed, [reliable journalist Alan Nixon](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18497651/spurs-united-chelsea-transfer-phillips-blackburn/) claimed in early May that Spurs were ‘leading Man United and Chelsea’ in the race to sign Phillips and were ‘favourites’ to get a deal done.

It was claimed that the Lilywhites were looking to seal an agreement for [around £3m](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18497651/spurs-united-chelsea-transfer-phillips-blackburn/), and after those reports died down, it appears that links with the exciting young defender have re-emerged.

### The Latest: Paratici re-emerges for Phillips…

Paratici and Spurs are apparently still lurking for Phillips amid the teenager’s talks over a professional contract.

[Tottenham latest!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/tottenham-latest-3/)

[The Lancashire Telegraph](https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/20603544.ash-phillips-contract-latest-blackburn-rovers-starlet-set-make-squad/) say that there is ‘lingering interest’ from Tottenham in the 17-year-old, who has received plaudits for his dominant performances at youth level.

### The Verdict: Make the move?

Phillips really could be one to watch based off some glowing endorsements over the last year.

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-told-to-complete-ashley-phillips-deal-asap-after-really-positive-update-expert/), Tottenham pundit John Wenham raved over the 6 foot 4 ace after looking into him, going on to brand Phillips a ‘monster’ whilst urging Paratici to get it done ‘ASAP’.

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Elsewhere, former Rovers manager Tony Mowbray has called the prodigy [‘phenomenal’](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18497651/spurs-united-chelsea-transfer-phillips-blackburn/), and it’s not hard to see why Spurs are still in the running for the coveted teenager, who is an [England underage international](https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/20603544.ash-phillips-contract-latest-blackburn-rovers-starlet-set-make-squad/) and has already [trained with](https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/20603544.ash-phillips-contract-latest-blackburn-rovers-starlet-set-make-squad/) Blackburn’s first team.