diff --git a/drivers/net/ethernet/microchip/Kconfig b/drivers/net/ethernet/microchip/Kconfig
index 329e374b9539c..43ba71e82260c 100644
--- a/drivers/net/ethernet/microchip/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/net/ethernet/microchip/Kconfig
@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@ config LAN743X
 	tristate "LAN743x support"
 	depends on PCI
 	depends on PTP_1588_CLOCK_OPTIONAL
+	select PHYLIB
 	select FIXED_PHY
 	select CRC16
 	select CRC32