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Joe Donnohue

Leeds United transfer patience hands Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips advantage in contract talks

Leeds United opting out of the January transfer window amidst one of the Premier League's most trying injury crises was a bold move.

Reportedly turning down the chance to sign Donny van de Beek and Harry Winks in favour of retaining the current, core squad at Elland Road is a principled, forthright decision, if nothing else.

Leeds will be hoping it does not turn out to be a misguided one when in May, the relegation bell tolls for three teams.

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