The Athletic have reported that Leeds United players think that Kalvin Phillips is good enough to play in the Champions League.
What’s the story?
It has been reported that Leeds are planning to hand Phillips a new contract.
The England international midfielder himself is keen on extending his stay at Leeds.
The 25-year-old has been linked with a number of clubs.
Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea all are reported to be keen on securing the services of Phillips.
The Athletic have reported that there are players at Leeds who gush at the development of Phillips.
The report has added that the Leeds players think that the 25-year-old is good enough to play in the Champions League.
Champions League with Leeds United?
Leeds have been in the Champions League before.
Now, no one is going to predict Leeds will play in Europe’s premier club competition anytime soon, but stranger things have happened in football.
Didn’t Leicester City win the Premier League title just a few years ago?
Okay, Leeds will not finish in the Champions League places this season, but who knows, what happens in the coming years.
Perhaps Phillips could feature in the Champions League with his beloved Leeds in two or three years’ time.
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