Former Leeds United and Manchester United midfielder John Giles has claimed that the Whites will struggle to hold onto Kalvin Phillips if their rivals from across the Pennines come knocking. The Red Devils have been heavily linked with a move for the England star and could make a move in the summer.
Phillips’ allegiance to Leeds could well stand in the way of a move to Old Trafford, especially given the reaction to similar moves previously. Although, if he and his team mates are unable to stay in the Premier League this season, the 26-year-old will want to be playing at the top level.
Giles, who swapped Man United for Leeds back in 1963 believes his former clubs could do business again in the summer. He told Off The Ball : "I'd have no doubt that, if the fee is right, Leeds would let him go. It's Leeds. They are not a club that are going to be buying players.
