Liverpool want Kalvin Phillips transfer but Leeds more willing to let midfielder leave abroad amid Real Madrid interest
LIVERPOOL are preparing to make a £35million splash for Kalvin Phillips, according to reports.
But the 26-year-old Leeds midfielder is also getting ‘close attention’ from Real Madrid.
Spanish publication El Nacional report that Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool are ready to make an offer for the Yorkshire-native.
Phillips is ‘seduced’ by the idea of playing under the spotlight at Anfield, where he would compete in the Champions League.
However, they say any bid from the Reds will be rejected as Leeds would rather not sell to a fellow Premier League team.
And that could open the door for Los Blancos to make a shock move for the England man.
After a fantastic season at Elland Road last year, Leeds were tipped for a European spot themselves.
But they have fallen way short so far and currently sit 15th in the table and Phillips knows what he has to offer.
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Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is also a fan of the strong central midfielder.
And the Italian reckons Phillips could even be a long-term replacement for Casemiro.
Phillips has been Bielsa’s crown jewel at Leeds since their days in the Championship.
But he rose to stardom at Euro 2020, where he led England to the final with a string of top performances.
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