Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips has snubbed a move to Tottenham Hotspur after insisting he wants to stay at Elland Road for the rest of his career, that’s according to The Sun. The report claims that Jose Mourinho is one of a number of top-flight managers who are monitoring the 24-year-old but the player’s recent comments have come as a blow to the Londoners.
In an interview with the FourFourTwo magazine (via The Sun), the defensive midfielder said: “I want to spend my career at Leeds and see the club doing well in the Premier League.”
Here is how some of the Elland Road faithful have responded to the reports.
No way Jose
— James Pearson (@JamesPearson25) March 30, 2020
Being tapped up
— Mip (@mipsical) March 30, 2020
Via the sun….. hope it’s true but that’s not convincing
— Alex Johnson (@AlexJohnson1743) March 30, 2020
The Sun ?????
— Batley white (@LHewitt94612127) March 30, 2020
We want him to stay for the rest of his career.. love the man , he’s class.
— Rich (@Rich30603317) March 30, 2020
Surely an “approach” like this is illegal?
— David McGinnis (@Dave_McGinnis) March 30, 2020
We want him too. pass it on #lufc @DoctorT1992
— Alan #LUFC100 and counting (@penderel) March 30, 2020
I’d love it if it was true but got to take it with a pinch of salt.
— Ash of the north (@ashlufc4) March 30, 2020
Will Kalvin Phillips stay at Leeds United if they are not promoted to the Premier League?
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What do we think?
Whilst there were many who were pleased to read this story, there are others advising caution regarding its accuracy. There is no indication that Kalvin Phillips’ comments are directed at Jose Mourinho specifically. One thing that is clear, however, is how vital the Leeds-born midfielder has been to the club’s progress this season.
He’s made 31 Championship appearances so far, starting in 84% of the club’s league fixtures this season, scoring once and providing two assists. According to WhoScored.com, his average performance rating throughout this campaign stands at 7.2/10 – highlighting his consistency and importance to Marcelo Bielsa’s squad.