Cardiff City's bid for Blackpool winger Matt Phillips rejected

Image caption, Phillips has hit a reach vein of scoring form over recent weeks

Cardiff City have had a bid turned down for Blackpool winger Matt Phillips, 大象传媒 Wales understands.

It is believed the Bluebirds' Championship rivals have rejected an offer of around 拢800,000.

Phillips, 20, has scored seven goals in his last six games for Blackpool, which includes two hat-tricks.

He made 27 appearances for the Tangerines in the Premier League last season, having joined for 拢325,000 from Wycombe Wanderers in August 2010.

Scotland manager Craig Levein is monitoring the England Under-20 international, who qualifies for Scotland through the grandparent rule.

Phillips spent a month on loan with Sheffield United earlier in the season but has made a significant impact since returning to Bloomfield Road.

Earlier in January, promotion contenders Cardiff made an unsuccessful bid for .