His passing range is superb, while defensively he is never afraid to put a foot in when needed.
As it stands, his contract at Elland Road runs until 2024 so Leeds are under no pressure to sell, meaning it could take a bid in the region of £60m to prise him away.
It is unclear whether Phillips would be receptive to such an approach, but it would be a step up to a side competing for domestic and European silverware.
Furthermore, the threat of iconic coach Marcelo Bielsa leaving the Yorkshire side is always lingering thanks to his preference of one-year contracts.
