Rio Ferdinand Suggests Manchester United Don't Need to Sign Calvin Phillips
2022-06-16 01:34MANCHESTER - Former Manchester United (MU) captain Rio Ferdinand gave reasons why his former team did not need to sign Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips in the 2022 summer transfer window.
"I don't think Calvin Phillips is a name to be associated with Manchester United. I just think he's a Leeds kid. The rivalry between the fans, his family is there," Ferdinand said.
MU is again undergoing a gloomy period and this season they will certainly not compete in the Champions League next season because they have been knocked out of the competition for the top four of the 2021/2022 English Premier League standings.
As for returning to compete in the top flight of the English Premier League, MU management decided to appoint Dutch coach Erik ten Hag as a mentor for Cristiano Ronaldo and colleagues for the upcoming campaign.
The arrival of Ten Hag is claimed to bring about a major overhaul in the Red Devils squad this summer. MU's lack of quality in the midfield sector is their focus to improve.
Rumors about the arrival of midfielders continue to float with names such as Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong, SS Lazio's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, and Declan Rice who is currently playing for West Ham United.
In addition, Kalvin Phillips is included in the MU shopping list on the grounds that the player impressed with Leeds during the campaign last season.
However, Kalvin Phillips' progress with Leeds this season has been a bit hampered considering that he has been sidelined more often due to a hamstring injury that kept him out for four months.
Regardless of the condition of the 26-year-old midfielder, Ferdinand believes Manchester United should have to lower their interest in the player because of the rivalry between the two teams.
"I didn't see Calvin Phillips going to Manchester United. If he did, it would be the biggest surprise," continued Ferdinand.
Leeds United currently sit 18th in the Premier League table, level on points with 17th-placed Burnley, who have a game in hand over Jesse Marsch's side.
The Peacocks are in danger of being relegated from Queen Elizabeth's elite competition this season, therefore bringing Kalvin Phillips away from Elland Road Stadium and moving to one of the league's top clubs is a very promising opportunity.
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