By Fraser Fletcher, Transfer Correspondent

5th Aug, 2023 | 2:08pm

Sources: Crystal Palace to open Phillips talks in next days

Crystal Palace are to offer a new deal to midfielder Killian Phillips in the coming days in a bid to secure his future at the club, sources have told Football Insider.

A handful of clubs in England and Scotland want to sign Phillips on loan this season and will be given the opportunity once his contract at Palace is confirmed.

The Irish U-21 international spent last season on loan at League One side Shrewsbury Town and impressed with consistently top performances.

Phillips has had heavy interest from a number of Championship sides and is also becoming a big target for clubs in Scotland’s top flight.

The 21-year-old has one year left on his deal with it due to expire at the end of June 2024 and Palace are keen to open up talks over a new deal.

The expectation is talks will go smoothly and Phillips will sign a new long term deal at Selhurst Park before setting out on loan to continue his development.

Options will not be short for the talent and Roy Hodgson’s side will decide the best club for him to continue to grow before allowing him to leave.

The Eagles have had a quiet window but are close to finalising a deals for talented forward Mattheus Franca and Chelsea fullback Lewis Hall.

Killian Phillips made 20 appearances for Shrewsbury Town last season, scoring 3 and grabbing 2 assists. He has been capped at every level of the Irish youth system.

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