Sheffield United 'plotting summer move for Tottenham Hotspur defender'
The 18-year-old made the switch from Championship outfit Blackburn Rovers to North London during the summer of 2023 in a deal worth in the region of £2m.
Phillips was unable to break into Ange Postecoglou's first-team plans at Spurs in the first half of the season, but did manage five appearances for the club's youth side.
Looking for game time in men's football, Phillips secured a loan move to second-tier outfit Plymouth Argyle for the remainder of the current term.
Since joining in January, the centre-back has made 16 Championship appearances for the Green Army — 14 of which were from the start — as the Devonshire club look to avoid relegation.
Sheffield United interested in Tottenham's Phillips?According to The Sun, Sheffield United are already targeting defensive reinforcements as they prepare for life back in the Championship under the leadership of Chris Wilder.
The Blades currently sit bottom of the Premier League standings, 10 points adrift of 17th-placed Nottingham Forest with just six matches left to play.
Looking towards the 2024-25 term, it is believed that Sheffield Utd want to secure the services of Spurs youngster Phillips during the summer window.
It is understood that any move to Bramall Lane from the Lilywhites would be a temporary one for Phillips, who is working towards a first-team future in North London.
The 18-year-old has a number of high-profile players ahead of him in the defensive pecking order at Spurs, including summer arrival Micky van de Ven and January addition Radu Dragusin.
Addressing the Blades' backline issuesHeading towards an immediate return to the
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