Aston Villa fans react as Kalvin Phillips misses Leeds United friendly

Leeds United took on York City in their first pre-season friendly yesterday and fielded a strong team for the clash. However, one player missing was certainly of interest to Aston Villa fans. Kalvin Phillips did not feature in the game. 

Leeds ran out comfortable 5-0 winners against their National League North rivals. The likes Pablo Hernandez, Kemar Roofe and captain Liam Cooper all played in a strong XI. 

But Phillips’ absence was of note to Aston Villa fans considering he is a transfer target this summer. 

As reported by The Sun, the midfielder is high on Dean Smith’s wanted list at Villa Park. Leeds have however placed a £30 million price-tag on his head which makes any deal problematic. 

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Leeds are believed to be in talks with Phillips regarding a new contract at Elland Road this summer. 

But his absence against York certainly had some Villa fans excited. However, that excitement may be premature. 

Plenty of villa fans also noticed that Leeds United have another friendly tonight against Guiseley. It is very likely Phillips, along with the likes of Gjanni Alioski and new signing Helder Costa, is going to play in that fixture. 

If not, then Aston Villa fans can certainly start getting excited. However, it seems Phillips’s absence last night was not due to an impending transfer.

Here is some of the best reaction from Aston Villa fans…

Leeds have a friendly tonight and Phillips isn’t in the squad. Could he be on way to #AVFC?

— 🦁💜 (@RHUTV170) July 10, 2019

No Phillips 🤔🤨 #avfc pic.twitter.com/Q0vrJb9b3e

— Macca (@Mcfarland727) July 10, 2019

I still don’t think we will get Phillips (as much as I want him) #AVFC #UTV

— Super_Villan🦁 (@Super_Villan17) July 10, 2019

Don’t know why we’re giving it large about Phillips, Leeds have another game tomorrow with a different squad 😂#avfc https://t.co/IHPA5vxxnd

— Josh 🦁 (@Joshtrich1) July 10, 2019

Don’t know why we’re giving it large about Phillips, Leeds have another game tomorrow with a different squad 😂#avfc https://t.co/IHPA5vxxnd

— Josh 🦁 (@Joshtrich1) July 10, 2019

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— Paul Morris (@pm83) July 10, 2019

All of this has nothing to do with him or contracts. He loves Leeds but also sees the great opportunity Villa now are. This all comes down to whether or not Villa want to pay the money. If we do, we’ll get him. Radz won’t be able to turn it down. If we don’t, he stays. 🤞🏻🦁

— Miles Johns (@MilesMentions) July 10, 2019

He is suppose to playing tomorrow, if he doesn’t he’s 100% leaving

— Rjoeh (@Rjoeh2) July 10, 2019

Kalvin Phillips expected to feature tomorrow evening at Guiseley alongside a number of other first-team absentees from tonight’s game. Big sign if he doesnt. #utv

— Hardo (@UTV_AVFC) July 10, 2019

We are not signing Kalvin Phillips. I am happy to be proven wrong but I just don’t see Villa paying the valuation, and Phillips won’t force the a deal. Move on. #avfc

— 𝙲𝚘𝚗𝚘𝚛 (@ConorAVFC_) July 10, 2019