Pundits agree on Harry Winks' Premier League quality as transfer links to Leeds United grow

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks has reportedly become a summer transfer target for Leeds United. With Kalvin Phillips set to depart Elland Road in favour of a move to Manchester City in the coming days, Leeds must strengthen their options in the middle of the park. Alongside interest from Everton, Leeds are also said to be interested in Winks.

Marc Roca has already come through the door from Bayern Munich, but his addition alone is not enough for Jesse Marsch and co, who suffered a horrendous spate of injuries last term which left their squad threadbare come the end of the season. The arrival of Yves Bissouma at Spurs seems to have signalled the end to Winks' Tottenham career. Capped 10 times for England, Winks is a holding midfielder who is capable of dictating the tempo of a game.

While his star has fallen in recent years, the 26-year-old has plenty of football left in him and could be a very shrewd signing by Leeds who need to replace Phillips. And a number of pundits, including former Leeds United goalkeeper Paul Robinson reckon Winks has traits that make him a special player who could go on to help England again at international level.

Former Leeds United shot stopper Paul Robinson is just one of the pundits who reckons Winks would be a real asset to most Premier League sides.

"Whoever gets Harry Winks is getting a top-quality player and professional," Robinson recently told Football Insider.

"He has a lot to prove after a period out of the side at Spurs. He has not had his opportunities.

"It was not too long ago that he was an England regular. He has so much to give and a lot to prove. He wants to do that week in, week out at a top club.

"It hasn’t worked out for Dele Alli at Everton but I think it would