Australian international Brett Emerton is another player whom we know Robson is chasing.
Tabloid reports at the weekend suggested that Robson was keen on Phillips making the controversial switch, however one should always remember that tabloids - especially Sunday ones -are usually wrong.
"I can only reiterate the fact that there has been no discussions with regards to Kevin Phillips and the reports of a transfer to Newcastle United," said his agent today denying the reports.
The 28-year-old player is under contract at the Stadium of Light until 2005 and it would take a hefty fee to budge him.