Spurs have been linked with him in the media since the summer of 2021. And so far I think he's only played for Blackburn's academy teams, so I doubt any Spurs fans have seen much of him (but I could be wrong).
He even changed his name from
Famuyiwa to Phillips, to make it easier for Spurs fans to spell and pronounce his name.
His contract expires in June 2023
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How good is Ashley Phillips?
Phillips' physical attributes make him a perfect candidate to make it as a Premier League centre-back.
He is 6ft 4in so can handle himself in the air, but also has a tremendous turn of pace which allows him to keep up with quick attackers.
His blend of pace, power and height has earned him comparisons with Virgil van Dijk.
Blackburn boss Tony Mowbray outlined his talents to Lancs Live:
"He's 6ft 4', he's fast, mobile and can pass it really well. He can use both feet, he's composed.
"Ash is just a phenomenal young boy; if you were to create a defender in the mould of how you would want one, this kid has got every attribute.
"But he is still just a young boy. He needs time, which is why he's training with the first-team so that he gets confident and used to the level of intensity.
"He's an exciting prospect, is all I'd say. But it's in a position where there is a lot of responsibility.
"It's not as easy to put a really talented young defender in as opposed to a talented young striker where it doesn't matter if he loses the ball every now and then.
"As a defender, you're judged on keeping the ball out of the net and winning your individual duels.
"He is just a boy but he's got some amazing attributes. We've got high hopes that he can progress quickly."
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