Leeds United are in the battle to sign a high-earning Premier League player this summer, according to an exciting update from journalist Graeme Bailey.
Leeds eyeing moves for British pair
The Whites have been linked with two different British footballers in recent days, both of whom could prove to be shrewd acquisitions in their own right.
Firstly, Angus Gunn has been mentioned as an option to come in as an upgrade on Illan Meslier, with the Scotland international available on a free transfer after exiting Norwich City at the end of last season.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock has also been mentioned as a Leeds target ahead of their return to the Premier League, with the Englishman potentially in need of joining a club where he can start regularly. That isn’t the case at St James’ Park, with the likes of Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Joelinton keeping him out of the team.
Now, another British player has been linked with a summer switch to Elland Road, and this one could be even more popular than Gunn or Willock heading to Yorkshire.
Leeds in race to seal Kalvin Phillips reunion
Speaking to LeedsUnited.News, Bailey claimed that Leeds are very much in the race to sign Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City, sealing a memorable reunion with him in the process.
“Everyone’s waiting for his injury return and when he can move. It’s going to be a very cooperative deal from City’s end. I understand Leeds are firmly in the mix. But we have to see how he comes back. Leeds know who he is, what he is, how he can operate, he offers a whole range of options. I believe the player would love to come back, they’re very confident he’s going to be fully fit by next month.
“He won’t be a Man City player at the end of August. They won’t pay him off so he’ll be loaned out again and I think there’s a deal there to be had, Leeds are monitoring the situation. Come the end of August just when teams are starting the season and need numbers, I think he probably will have quite a few offers and interest from the bottom of the Premier League.”
Seeing Phillips back in a Leeds shirt would be so heartwarming, considering what a hero the 29-year-old was at the club, becoming a key starter for England in that time.
The midfielder may still have much to offer Daniel Farke, despite years of injury struggles with City and relegation on loan at Ipswich Town last season.
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Granted, Phillips’ £150,000-a-week and £7.8m-a-year wages would be tough to match, but the hope is that a return to Leeds appeals so much that he could be willing to take a pay cut. The fact that Bailey suggests as much can only bode well, making this one to watch.
