2019-20 Transfer News and Squad Discussions

[SCOTTISH LEEDS]

Kalvin Phillips is wanted at Leeds United and he remains at the heart of their plans for Premier League football, according to Angus Kinnear.

Speaking to fans at an event in Perth on Wednesday afternoon, the managing director moved to assure fans the club is in talks with the midfielder and want to keep him at Elland Road.

Talks between the player and the club continue after the first offer was made a little under two weeks ago, which as it stands, has not been enough to secure his signature.

While the transfer window remains open, Phillips, one of the Championship’s best players, remains a possibility for cash-rich Premier League outfits.

However, Kinnear insisted they were doing what they could to tie Phillips down and make it clear to him they wanted him to play in the top flight, but with his hometown club.

“We want to keep our best players. Kalvin is very much part of our team, he is very much part of our plan,” said Kinnear.

“He’s been back in training and he’s training like an absolute demon. He came second out of the whole squad for the bleep test on the first day back.

“Adam Forshaw came first, but he’s an absolute machine.

“We are talking with him about a new contract and we are very clear we want him to play football in the Premier League and we want him to play football in the Premier League with Leeds United.”

[Deleted User 728]

“Adam Forshaw came first, but he’s an absolute machine.

Presumably an Alfa Romeo as he keeps breaking down

[BrighouseWhite]

“Adam Forshaw came first, but he’s an absolute machine.

Presumably an Alfa Romeo as he keeps breaking down

[Davycc]

“Adam Forshaw came first, but he’s an absolute machine.

Presumably an Alfa Romeo as he keeps breaking down

Like it

[superfox]

According to Phil Hay, Bielsa does not want another CB. Means White came in the place of Jansson...

[DominanceUK]

According to Phil Hay, Bielsa does not want another CB. Means White came in the place of Jansson...

Very worrying if that's the case. Coops, Berardi and White isn't good enough, from a defensive point of view, to help a team fighting for promotion imo.

[Barlow Boy]

According to Phil Hay, Bielsa does not want another CB. Means White came in the place of Jansson...

Very worrying if that's the case. Coops, Berardi and White isn't good enough, from a defensive point of view, to help a team fighting for promotion imo.

Have to agree there Dom, especially when you factor in injuries and in Berardi’s case suspensions.

If Phil Hay is correct, I can only imagine Bielsa sees one of the U23’s stepping up.

[Another Northern Soul]

White isn't good enough, based on what??

[DominanceUK]

White isn't good enough, based on what??

I was on about as a collective ANS, not individually. But, as already mentioned by BB and others including myself, injuries and suspensions will be a factor. Cooper (not 100% sure about this), always picks up an injury at some stage throughout the season, will get suspended, as will Berardi and White is a bit of a gamble - he could prove to be a hit, we'll find out sooner rather than later. If we didn't sign another CB before the end of the window we will struggle imo.

[Another Northern Soul]

White isn't good enough, based on what??

I was on about as a collective ANS, not individually. But, as already mentioned by BB and others including myself, injuries and suspensions will be a factor. Cooper (not 100% sure about this), always picks up an injury at some stage throughout the season, will get suspended, as will Berardi and White is a bit of a gamble - he could prove to be a hit, we'll find out sooner rather than later. If we didn't sign another CB before the end of the window we will struggle imo.

No problem mate, wording confused me