Uncertainty remains over Kevin Phillips' West Bromwich Albion future

May 6 2008 By Chris Lepkowski

KEVIN Phillips' Albion future remains unclear after the striker conceded that Premier League football may not be enough to keep him at the club.

The 34-year-old will soon be out of contract and wants a two-year contract.

Phillips is settled in the Midlands and would, ideally, like to remain at The Hawthorns, even though Albion have so far only offered him a one-year deal with a 12-month option.

Talks were put on hold after he opted to focus his energies towards promotion.

And while Phillips admitted during the post-match celebrations at Loftus Road that he hoped to sign a new contract, he has also countered that by claiming that the issue was far from being resolved.

"I really hope to sign a new contract - that's what I want," he said.

"But I am not going to say I will definitely be around next season.

"This is going to be my last contract and it needs to be right. I am not going to sign for the sake of it. I would like two years.

"We will talk and I am sure we will have different views but hopefully it will get sorted.

"There are other options. Nobody is stupid about that, but I am settled and happy where I am."