Victor Orta has perhaps his most difficult assignment since becoming Leeds United's director of football, as the Whites have agreed the sale of Kalvin Phillips to Premier League champions, Manchester City. Orta has money to spend now - with Phillips earning the club upwards of £40 million - but replacing a star player is a challenge that requires more than money to get right.
Of course, no incoming player will replace what Phillips meant to the fanbase, as Phillips was an academy graduate and the fans' representation on the pitch. However, Orta will be looking for a particular skill set to bring in, in order to best serve the squad moving forwards.
The role required will be a little different, as under Jesse Marsch, Leeds play a two man defensive midfield, instead of two number eights in front of a single defensive midfielder. This means that Orta can be a little more creative in what kind of player he looks to sign, rather than looking to get a player with an identical skill set.
