Sheffield United are ready to make a multi-million-pound offer for a young Tottenham defender if Thomas Frank decides that the player is not part of his plans.
Ashley Phillips was considered to be one of the best young talents in the Championship when he made the move from Blackburn Rovers to Tottenham Hotspur two years ago.
However, the 19-year-old is yet to make his senior debut for the Lilywhites, and he did not have a particularly eye-catching campaign on loan at Stoke City last season, although he did get regular game time under his belt.
It was reported last week that Thomas Frank has asked Tottenham to reject loan offers for Phillips, with the Dane keen to take a closer look at the teenager during pre-season.
Sheffield United ready to pay Tottenham for Ashley Phillips
Over the last few weeks, several sources have claimed that Sheffield United have expressed an interest in signing Phillips on loan, but the Blades have been unable to do so following Frank’s communication with Spurs.
Journalist Alan Nixon has now revealed on his Patreon that Sheffield United are not giving up on the Spurs defender just yet.
He claims that the Championship side are not just interested in signing Phillips on loan but have signalled an intention to complete a permanent deal.
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If Tottenham change their mind and decide to cash in on the centre-back, Ruben Selles’ men are prepared to pay £6m for his services.
Recent Spurs transfer development could affect Phillips’ future
Kota Takai is expected to be Tottenham’s second signing of the Frank era, with the Lilywhites allegedly striking a £5m deal to sign the young centre-back from J League side Kawasaki Frontale.
Alasdair Gold claimed last week that the impending arrival of Takai means that Phillips and Alfie Dorrington are likely to be loaned out by Spurs this summer.