As soon as my colleague Andy Giddings broke the news that Kalvin Phillips would be joining Sheffield United, the reaction was unanimous. I remember interviewing him when I worked for Look North, just after he'd helped Leeds United win promotion back to the Premier League. He's 30 now but there's no reason why he can't rekindle some of the old magic. This is a classic Chris Wilder signing. As for United – if they can get Phillips somewhere close to his best form, what a signing that could be in the Championship.

Source: BBC February 04, 2026 02:32 UTC