Stephen Robinson was interested in a reunion with Killian Phillips at Aberdeen, but the possibility of a transfer has diminished owing to his £500,000 price. Bids have been made for Phillips in this summer window, but Record Sport reports that none of them have met the club’s valuation. Phillips is expected to remain with St Mirren beyond transfer deadline day as Aberdeen's interest has diminished.

Aberdeen made an enquiry about Killian Phillips several weeks ago. After St Mirren informed them they were seeking a transfer fee greater than £500,000, there has been no subsequent progress. The Dons are willing to pay a fee with add-ons, but not at the amount St Mirren is currently requesting. Aberdeen are unlikely to pursue their interest in this window unless St Mirren substantially lowers their asking price. If Phillips is still available in January, Dons boss Stephen Robinson would likely consider a move at that time. Phillips' agent, Raymond Sparkes, stated that Killian is under contract to St Mirren and that this is the current situation. Sparkes also said that they will wait to see if any developments occur over the next nine days before the window closes, and if not, Killian will have the option to consider pre-contract options in approximately 20 weeks.

Aberdeen have paused talks with St Mirren for midfielder Killian Phillips after contacting the club to inquire about the terms for signing the 24-year-old Republic of Ireland international. It was reported that Manager Stephen Robinson was keen to work with Phillips again; Robinson had previously signed Phillips for St Mirren, and Phillips also had a loan spell at Aberdeen in 2024. Aberdeen was prepared to pay a fee of approximately £500,000, but St Mirren wants more for the player, who has one year left on his contract. The Dons are now likely to pursue other options. St Mirren expects more interest in Phillips before the window closes. The Belgian club Kortrijk has contacted them but has not made a formal offer. The midfielder is also attracting interest from a German club and a number of American sides, including New England Revolution, San Jose Earthquakes, and LA Galaxy, and he will be permitted to speak with interested clubs in January. Phillips, who also holds United States nationality, joined St. Mirren in July 2025 and has four caps for Ireland. According to an estimate by Transfermarkt, his current market value is €1.00m.