Pundit worries for Leeds’ Premier League safety with Raphinha, Phillips headed for exit

Chris Sutton has hinted that Leeds United’s Premier League safety will be in jeopardy if they sell Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha this summer.

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Phillips looks set to join Manchester City after Pep Guardiola’s side had a £45million accepted.

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Raphinha, on the other hand, has a number of clubs interested in him with Arsenal reportedly leading the race to sign him.

Both players have been incredibly crucial for Leeds since they returned to the top flight in 2020.

The Brazilian winger signed that summer and scored 11 goals in the league last season as he helped guide his side to safety.

If Phillips and Raphinha both leave, Jesse Marsch will need to recruit smartly if his side are to avoid the drop in 2022/23.

“What about Kalvin Phillips from Leeds to Manchester City, where does that leave Leeds?” Sutton asked on BBC Radio 5 Live Sport (quotes via Daily Mail).

“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.”

Leeds have brought in Brenden Aaronson and Rasmus Kristensen from Red Bull Salzburg, meanwhile, Marc Roca has joined from Bayern Munich.

However, Sutton believes more additions are needed if they want to successfully