Premier League Star Responds to Man United Transfer Interest

• Kalvin Phillips has revealed his desire to remain at Leeds despite interest from Man United
• United are believed to have prioritised the signing of a midfielder and have Phillips on their wishlist
• However, the England international has said he is happy at Elland Road and he is only keen on getting a new deal at the club
• The 26-year-old has also courted interest from Premier League side, Liverpool

Leeds United star Kalvin Philips has insisted he is happy at the club despite interest from Man United.

United have widely been linked with a possible transfer move for the Englishman, with interim boss Ralf Rangnick understood to be a huge admirer.

Rangnick is said to have singled out the midfield department as one of the key areas that need strengthening and suggested the Red Devils should go all out and sign Philips.

Metro UK reports the Red Devils will prioritise the transfer for the Leeds star over that of Declan Rice who is valued at a staggering £100m.

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However, Philips, who is currently out injured with a hamstring problem has revealed his immediate focus is to regain his full fitness.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, the 26-year-old further downplayed a possible departure from Leeds, insisting he is happy at Elland Road.

"Going from Championship to Premier League to England Player of the Year, it was an eye-opener and made me realise, “I can do this”,’ Phillips told The Mail.

"Everything came together, the hard work taking me where I wanted to be. If I carry on doing that, who knows where I’ll end up."

"I just want to focus on getting back fit,’ he says. ‘But I speak to the owner regularly. I want a new contract. I’m very happy here," he added.

Cavani told to leave Man United

Earlier, Sports Brief reported former Man United striker Dimitar Berbatov has urged Edinson Cavani to leave Old Trafford.

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Cavani has endured a difficult spell in his second year at Old Trafford, with injuries and lack of game time taking a huge toll on his form.

Berbatov contends Cavani has been treated unfairly at United since the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo and should consider leaving.