A round-up of the latest Leeds United transfer rumours on Friday, 16 September.
Former Leeds United 'target' hoping to stay in Europe and summer switch
Former Leeds United 'target' Valentin Castellanos is hoping to stay in Europe after a promising start to life in Spain. The on-loan New York City striker caught the eye of both the Whites and Newcastle United last season, according to reports.
The 23-year-old Argentinian made over 100 appearances for his parent club, scoring 49 goals, prompting links with a move to the Premier League. Leeds are still on the lookout for a striker after missing out on Bamba Dieng and Charles de Ketelaere last summer.
“Without a doubt, I want to stay in Europe,” Castellanos told Mundo Deportivo. “It’s always been my dream, that’s what I aspire to and that’s why I work every day. I feel I have what it takes to be in this league.”
Leeds United told to make loan approach for Kalvin Phillips after slow start at Manchester City
Leeds United have been told to try and loan back Kalvin Phillips after a slow start at Manchester City. The former Whites enforcer made the £45million switch to the Etihad in the summer, but has made just three appearances for the Premier League champions.
Phillips was brought on by Guardiola in the dying embers of their Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund, managing just one minute on the field. Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor believes the Whites should try to loan the midfielder in January.
Agbonlahor tweeted: "Shame to see Kalvin Phillips getting 1 minute of playing time. Can’t they loan him back to Leeds for the season?"
Whites to open talks with Jack Harrison over new contract
The Athletic claims Leeds United are planning to open talks with Jack Harrison over a new contract. The Whites winger attracted interest from Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur las summer, and Phil Hay now claims Leeds will offer him a new deal.
He said: “The plan was to open talks with him after the window closed and I’d expect that to happen. It has to be done because if he’s down to 12 months at the end of this season, then Leeds will have to think about selling him, but they’ll be in no position to maximise his value.
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