Aston Villa are preparing an ambitious move for Manchester United target Kalvin Phillips, according to The Daily Mail.
The Leeds United midfielder is in demand right now and has been linked with a host of clubs.
The Daily Mail reports that Manchester United are huge admirers of the 26-year-old but a move to Old Trafford is seen as 'impossible' due to their rivalry with Leeds United.
The Daily Mail also reports that both West Ham United and Newcastle United are interested in the services of the midfield dynamo.
The Hammers had a massive £50 million bid turned down for the England international in January, as per talkSPORT.
Aston Villa are currently leading the pack for Phillips' signature, as the Lions are prepared to offer an enormous £60 million fee for his services, as per The Daily Mail.
Steven Gerrard is desperate to bolster his options in the middle of the park and made a futile attempt to sign Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma in January.
However, the Liverpool legend has switched his focus to his compatriot Kalvin Phillips for the summer.
Phillips has struggled with injuries this campaign and Leeds United have also struggled in his absence as Marcelo Bielsa got the sack due to their poor form.
Phillips has been restricted to just 12 Premier League appearances so far this season due to a hamstring injury.
The 26-year-old is contracted at Elland Road until the summer of 2024 but could be on his way out in the summer.
New Leeds manager Jesse Marsch has stated his intentions to keep Phillips, Patrick Bamdord and Raphinha for 'as long as possible', as per The Daily Mail.
However, he will know that keeping either Phillips or Raphinha beyond the summer will be an uphill task, especially if they fail to avoid relegation.
Manchester United and Aston Villa both need midfield reinforcements
Both Manchester United and Aston Villa could do with a player of Kalvin Phillips' caliber in the middle of the park.
The Red Devils have been lacking both quality and depth in midfield for quite some time and things could get worse with Paul Pogba set to depart with his contract expiring this summer.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, are still in the process of finding their feet under new manager Steven Gerrard and could do with more quality in midfield.
Tjake
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Phillip is far better than Rice and just don't let judge by club. is the best choice for Manchester United not Rice
bro I think this is our personal opinion so imo Rice is better than Philip[byebye]
Vaubilosy
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What happened to Bisouma,Llorente,Ruben neves And no one is talking about maguire replacement as if thats not a problem at all🙄
hupoprt
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Declan Rice is the best choice for ManUtd
Phillip is far better than Rice and just don't let judge by club. is the best choice for Manchester United not Rice
Tjake
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Declan Rice is the best choice for ManUtd
opeh1985
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just a comment bro tf does it affect you bro?
you mentioned in your comment English player, and you think that was ok. y'all need to show some respect at least, nobody is forcing you guys to focus on the premier league. if you don't like what is going on there just quit watching it,
Jamirl
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you do understand that this money is not from your father account, why you care about this . come on man !!
just a comment bro tf does it affect you bro?
Ezenko1
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If they like they spend 10000000 billions I DON'T CARE. I don't see how I benefit from it or the club. I just support my club I don't get attached on their spending. I support real Madrid and man u and CR7 an if they care they spend on what ever I don't care. All I want is result. If they like they win or lose they're still my team and I won't have heartache cos of it cos I again nothing. We should learn not to get too attached to these clubs. So many people around the world have died cos they support a club way too much and have high blood pressure. Like my country Cameroon during world club friendlies they played like Barca an even draw with Germany 2-2 I was happy and knew my country is going to the next level. When the competition began they didn't collect less that 4 goals 😂😂😂😂 I nearly had high blood and ever since I knew my limit.
bepderuz
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we don't need Philips either Ndidi or Rice will be better for us
no ndidi no rice....neves, ramsey, Douglas luiz are great potential not overrated and available for better price
opeh1985
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£60m?English players are so overhyped!Aston can use that money and get a much more better and suitable player even for less that amount,what's with the hype moreever they should try securing coutinho making he's loan deal permanent I think Barca demanded £40m there about would be of good use
you do understand that this money is not from your father account, why you care about this . come on man !!
BigBlack
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Another overhype English player... better find other player who is cheaper...
Vatdkmnryz
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alavarez from ajax is bestholding mildifilder than this overhyped player if not alavarez juxt tchoumen or kammara
Jamirl
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£60m?English players are so overhyped!Aston can use that money and get a much more better and suitable player even for less that amount,what's with the hype moreever they should try securing coutinho making he's loan deal permanent I think Barca demanded £40m there about would be of good use
jukbklnor
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we don't need Philips either Ndidi or Rice will be better for us
kayapeople
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They should pay now, we don’t need him 😂
ok only flops that they are more worst than Philip that united will buy more expensive
Bacalmnpu
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They should secure coutinho
Badalnory
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They should pay now, we don’t need him 😂
Vikkyy
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Ndidi or nobody
MuyimbwaNelson
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We don't need an English midfielder they're over hyped but underated
hiudmstuz
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Yes to Aston Villapool