Which in turn brings us back to my initial point, he may be waiting to maximise his earnings by timing things just right (because he won’t leverage a move) after a good wc (I’m only speculating) it’s got nothing to do with other clubs, I doubt Phil would leverage a move for a higher wage, as was the case with KDB, who negotiated at a good time, representing himself when his stock was high, and in his negotiations set out what he was worth to the club, I can see Phil going down a similar route, both players could choose any other club in world football if they wanted, Phil will be advised to pick an opportune moment to get round the table, and with a hectic schedule both sides have probably agreed to wait