Kalvin Phillips so important Leeds would need two players to replace him

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Leeds must be careful over Kalvin Phillips.

Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips is attracting interest from Premier League sides after a terrific season, The Mail report.

Selling Phillips might fetch Leeds a fee, but it would create more problems than it could potentially solve.

Phillips is a key player for the Whites, integral to implementing manager Marcelo Bielsa’s style of play.

If owner Andrea Radrizzani decided to cash in, the money would need to be re-invested, to sign two players.

That’s how important Phillips is to Leeds, he is a star midfielder, and a capable centre-back as he showed this season.

Bielsa utilised Phillips as a back up defender during Leeds’ mid-season injury crisis, somewhat controversially as it meant he missed the impact he could normally make in midfield. Nonetheless it highlighted his value.

If Leeds sold Phillips, they would have to find another defensive option, in addition to a new midfielder.

Unless Radrizzani reinvested in top quality replacements, Leeds would be weakened by selling Phillips, and their promotion hopes for next season damaged.