Former Premier League midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker would be ‘very worried’ for Leeds United if both Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha left this summer. The Whites’ star duo have both been heavily linked with a move away from the club as several of Europe’s top sides circle.
Manchester City have earmarked Phillips as their number one midfield target to replace Fernandinho, while PSG are also reported to be interested. Raphinha, meanwhile, is being chased by Barcelona, as well as Premier League trio Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea.
While Phillips was hampered by a serious hamstring injury last season, both he and Raphinha are regarded as Leeds’ key players, with the latter in particular playing a key role in avoiding relegation. Speaking on Football Daily, Reo-Coker believes that Phillips is the ‘heartbeat’ and Raphinha is the ‘flair’ of this Leeds side and both would be difficult to replace.
