Leeds United news as Chris Sutton outlines doomsday transfer scenario plus fresh Arsenal push

Here are the latest Leeds United evening headlines on Tuesday, 28 June.

Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton has questioned Leeds United’s decision to potentially allow both Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha to leave this summer. Phillips is on the verge of sealing a £42 million switch to Manchester City, while Raphinha also looks destined to depart in the coming weeks.

The duo are widely regarded as Leeds’ two best players and Victor Orta will have an enormous task to plug the gaps their departures will leave. Speaking on BBC Radio 5Live Sport, Sutton believes the Whites now have a lot of work to do to ensure their squad is up to the required level.

He said: “What about Kalvin Phillips from Leeds to Manchester City, where does that leave Leeds? Their best two players look like they are away. Jesse Marsch came in and he kept them up. But that’s not a good look.

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“That was a legitimate criticism (on Leeds not bulking up the squad). Bielsa liked to work with a small and thin squad. They got away with it last season.

“But if you are a Leeds fan, you are thinking “blimey, our two star men are off. How are we going to stay in the Premier League next season?”

Arsenal reportedly hope transfer talks with Raphinha's agent Deco can bring down Leeds United's asking price for the Brazilian winger. The Gunners have emerged as one of the front runners for the Brazilian's signature this summer as they look to strengthen their Premier League top four credentials.

Leeds are said to be holding out for a fee thought to be around the £65m mark for the 25-year-old who has been one of their best players over the last two seasons. But reports from Brazil suggest the