'Definitely' - Leeds transfer claim emerges after January bid for 'excellent' player

There will be a host of bids for Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips in the summer transfer window, according to journalist Paul Brown.

The 26-year-old is a priceless player for the Whites, with his current absence from a hamstring injury playing a big part in their unconvincing form.

Of course, West Ham made a late bid for the England star in January, but some Hammers fans suspected the offer was merely to placate their fans with a ‘we tried’ message.

Phillips continues to be linked with a move away from Elland Road in the summer, and while some reports claim he wants to sign a new contract, Brown expects more serious bids this time around.

The journalist gave his thoughts to Give Me Sport:

“In terms of his future, there will definitely be clubs in for him in the summer.”

Manchester United have been linked with a £60m move in the past, and much has been made of their desperate need for a quality defensive midfielder.

The thought of Leeds losing Phillips doesn’t bear thinking about for supporters, not only because of his brilliance as a player – Gareth Southgate has hailed him as ‘excellent’ – but also because of his lifelong affiliation with the club.

It still feels most likely that the England international will sign a new deal, given his loyalty to the Whites, and if he does it will arguably feel like one of the most significant moments of Marcelo Bielsa’s tenure.

It would be naive not to expect some big clubs to come in for Phillips, though, and if Leeds got relegated then the situation would become completely different.

In other news, Leeds have been offered fresh hope in their attempts to sign one player. Find out who it is here.

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