Leeds United confirmed yesterday that midfielder Kalvin Phillips has signed a new long term deal at the Yorkshire club.
The 23-year-old, who was reportedly wanted by several Premier League clubs in the summer, has now signed a new five-year deal at the club.
Leeds defender Luke Ayling took to social networking site Twitter to express his reaction after the club officially announced the news. He wrote:
Phillips was everpresent for Marcelo Bielsa’s side last season and was arguably one of the best central midfielders in the Championship.
He is absolutely vital to Bielsa’s plans, and Leeds were reluctant to let him go despite strong interest from Premier League clubs during the summer.