Blackburn Rovers are targeting a move for midfielder Dan Phillips over the summer after Stevenage rebuffed their approach in January.
Phillips has been a regular in Alex Revell’s side this campaign, with the Trinidad and Tobago international featuring 22 times in League One and a further nine in cup competitions and in World Cup Qualification for Dwight Yorke’s squad.
Rovers Continue Pursuit
According to Alan Nixon via his Patreon page, Blackburn Rovers are still interested in making a summer move for Phillips, after their initial inquiries were met with a £1 million valuation from the Hertfordshire side.
It is believed that the Championship club are still likely to pursue a move with Sondre Tronstad’s contract coming to an end at the end of this season, with Phillips viewed as a direct replacement for the Norwegian.
With Phillips also out of contract in June, Boro could lose a player they signed on a free transfer in 2024 without being able to rake in any reward for his efforts, which has seen him feature 72 times.
The 25-year-old has limited Championship experience from his time at Watford, but is a League One regular thanks to his current club and a previous spell at Gillingham under both Steve Evans and Neil Harris.
Should Stevenage Renew His Contract?
Blackburn Rovers’ interest seems to be continuing into the summer, putting Stevenage in a fairly tricky place as to their power in Dan Phillips’ future.
He has been a reliable choice for the club since his arrival in defensive midfield, but has yet to contribute to an attack, which at times has struggled to deliver, failing to record a single direct goal contribution at the Lamex since joining.
While keeping their association going would be a good move to make as the Boro look to progress further up the division, they are in a very tough spot with so little time left on Phillips’ deal and the prospect of moving to Blackburn on the cards.
For Rovers, their uncertainty could be a hindrance in being able to sign their target as a free agent, with relegation firmly on the cards and a managerial appointment yet to be confirmed after being turned down by multiple candidates.
Should they appoint a different option who may not even want Phillips as a future signing, this move may be dead in the water before it can advance in the coming months.