Tim Sherwood claims Leeds star would walk into Man Utd and Arsenal's team

Tim Sherwood has hailed Kalvin Phillips and says the Leeds United and England midfielder would ‘improve’ both Manchester United and Arsenal.

Phillips was developing into one of the stars of the Premier League before an injury sustained in the 2-2 draw with Brentford in December threatened to end his season.

The 26-year-old has not featured for Leeds since that fixture but is closing in on a return and is available for this weekend’s clash with Southampton at Elland Road.

Phillips had helped Leeds secure promotion from the Championship and re-establish themselves as a competitive Premier League club before his lay-off, while he was a key part of the England side that reached the Euro 2020 final last summer.

The midfielder’s form has attracted interest from a number of clubs – with West Ham considering making a £60m move for him ahead of the summer – and Sherwood insists he would even strengthen Premier League giants Manchester United and Arsenal.

Discussing Phillips’ future at Elland Road, Sherwood said on The Kelly and Wrighty Show: ‘If you cut him in half he bleeds white. He really cares about that football club.

‘Will he leave for money? I don’t think he’s that type of player. I think he will want trophies though and he will want to continue playing every week to stay in that England team.

‘If he goes to Man City or Liverpool, he doesn’t play for them. Man United he certainly does, he improves them and Arsenal.

‘I think Kalvin Phillips has another year there [at Leeds] because it will be tough for him to leave.’

Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright also heaped praise on Phillips and says it is clear why a number of clubs would be interested in securing his signature.

‘He became integral to that England squad.