Leeds United have already began work as they figure out potential targets for the summer transfer window. With Premier League football set for next season, the Whites will have to sign quality to make sure they survive their first season back.
Leeds will have to hope the upcoming transfer window will be similar to the last one they had back in 2020. The Whites signed Illan Meslier, Raphinha, Robin Koch and Rodrigo Moreno among others. All these players formed the core of the team that broke records and finished in the top half of the Premier League in their first season back.
With just weeks till the end of the season, the club has started working on the squad, and fans should hope the signings will be enough to keep them afloat. Leeds will earn over £80million for being promoted to the top flight.
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Leeds United target Premier League star
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The Whites have been linked with multiple goalkeepers ahead of this summer. It is increasingly looking like Illan Meslier will not be first choice next season. Angus Gunn, Aaron Ramsdale and Sam Johnstone have all been linked with a move to Elland Road.
According to Football Insider, Manchester City star Kalvin Phillips has been linked with a shock return to his former club. The midfielder left Leeds back in 2022, and has had a hard time in the Premier League. Injuries and fitness problems have hampered him, with City loaning him out twice in the last two years.
Now, the 29-year old could be set to rejoin his boyhood club.
Kalvin Phillips is not the same player that left in 2022
Phillips is no longer what he used to be. Injuries have disrupted any rhythm he has had over the last few seasons. He has yet to have a stable run of games without picking up a knock
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And it seems to have affecting his ability, the midfielder’s stats have dropped across board since his last campaign at Elland Road. As it stands, it is highly unlikely the 29-year old will make any impact if he is signed by Leeds United.
No thanks. I love Kelv but his time has come and gone. We don’t play a single pivot and his time has gone now. Ask Citaay, West Ham and Ipswich. Not worth spending that sort of money for a player that would struggle to get into this team. Bad move imo