KALVIN PHILLIPS is reportedly edging towards extending his contract with Leeds United in a huge blow to Manchester United's transfer plans.<\/p>\n
The Red Devils had identified the 26-year-old as one of three targets to strengthen their midfield this summer.<\/p>\n
Despite only managing 12 starts in the Premier League this season due to injury, United wanted Phillips to marshal a new-look midfield partnership with fellow England international and West Ham star Declan Rice.<\/p>\n
But the Mancunian giants' transfer plans have been thrown into chaos as Phillips has no intention of leaving Elland Road.<\/p>\n
The Whites want to keep hold of their prized asset whose contract expires in 2024 and according to The Times, they are planning to offer him a new and improved deal to fend off any potential interest.<\/p>\n
And The Times also claim that Phillips will likely put pen to paper to stay with the Yorkshire club where he made his bones.<\/p>\n
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Although no figures have yet been reported, Leeds are willing to largely increase the \u00a338,000-a-week Phillips currently earns.<\/p>\n
Along with United, West Ham were also keen on signing Phillips, who has become a staple in the England set-up since making his debut in 2020.<\/p>\n
The Hammers had a club-record \u00a355million bid for Phillips knocked back by Leeds just before the transfer deadline in January.<\/p>\n
And the Times also recently reported that Aston Villa were willing to outbid the Hammers and offer Leeds \u00a360m for the defensive midfielder.<\/p>\n