Preston North End reportedly contacted Barnsley player Adam Phillips about his availability.
The 26-year-old creative spark signed for the Tykes from Burnley for an undisclosed cost at the end of the summer transfer window in 2022, and he has since established himself as an important player at Oakwell.
Last season, he scored 12 goals and six assists in 44 League One appearances, possibly triggering tis fresh interest, with the Lancashire Evening Post suggesting that the Championship club has made an enquiry.
Preston North End warned it will take ‘silly money’ to sign Adam Phillips
FLW’s Barnsley Fan Pundit, Andy Symcox, doesn’t see PNE’s apparent interest going anywhere. And whilst a potential price-tag was not offered, it has been hinted that Barnsley should be looking for more than the £4.5 million they received last year for defender Liam Kitching. Speaking to Football League World, Andy said: “Adam Phillips is a very important player for Barnsley. We have let go this summer a number of players who are our top goalscorers and he is another one. “Last season, towards the end of the transfer window, Liam Kitching – a defender – went for a good amount of money; we believe about £4.5million, maybe £5million.
“Adam Phillips, as a striker and offensive midfielder, I call him the magician because he can do and see things that others cannot.
“He can whip in a beautiful cross.” He can locate a pass that no one else has spotted.
“So, for me, he would command an exorbitant amount. I don’t believe we would accept any charge unless it was extremely dumb money, which I don’t believe would be the case.
“Two years left on his contract, plus a further year as an option for the club – so, in effect, three years – he’s not going anywhere.”
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