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title: "Leeds United: Source drops big Kalvin Phillips twist"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2022-05-13T16:10:28Z"
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# Leeds United: Source drops big Kalvin Phillips twist

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) midfielder Kalvin Phillips will quit the club this summer, even if the Whites stay in the Premier League, with Aston Villa keen on his services, [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-aston-villa-handed-double-boost-in-bid-to-sign-kalvin-phillips/) report.**

### The Lowdown: Phillips interest

Phillips has become a man in demand since the turn of the year, with [Villa, Newcastle, West Ham](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10685631/Kalvin-Phillips-ready-commit-long-term-future-Leeds-despite-rivals.html) and [Manchester United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-kalvin-phillips-23619065) all showing an interest in his services.

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The 26-year-old is currently in the process of [changing agents](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10685631/Kalvin-Phillips-ready-commit-long-term-future-Leeds-despite-rivals.html) and was reportedly keen on [extending](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10685631/Kalvin-Phillips-ready-commit-long-term-future-Leeds-despite-rivals.html) his stay in Yorkshire.

However, that now looks to have changed in a worrying twist for the Elland Road faithful, with the Whites in real danger of being relegated back to the Championship in the next nine days.

### The Latest: Source shares twist

[FI](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-aston-villa-handed-double-boost-in-bid-to-sign-kalvin-phillips/) shared a major update regarding Phillips on Thursday, claiming he is now planning to quit even if Jesse Marsch’s side remain in the top flight.

A Villa source informed the site that they are readying an offer for the England international and have been given encouragement over a transfer, with Leeds valuing the midfielder at £60m, which could see him become Villa’s [most expensive signing](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aston-villa/transferrekorde/verein/405).

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### The Verdict: Not good

It did appear at one point that there was a real chance Phillips would pen a new deal at Elland Road this summer, but it now seems as if an exit is inevitable.

Star attacker Raphinha also looks set to [depart](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-barcelona-raphinha-transfer-update/) for Barcelona, so Leeds now look set to be without their two [most valuable assets](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leeds-united/kader/verein/399) ahead of Marsch’s first full season in charge.

The Brazilian has a [€25m](https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/leeds-stay-in-relegation-with-raphinha-25m-release-clause-looming-13627285) relegation release clause, while you’d expect that Phillips’ current £60m valuation could also fall considerably, should the Whites drop back down to the Championship.

***In other news: [Leeds and Orta now planning for the Championship as contact made to sign £5k-p/w flop – opinion.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-victor-orta-transfer-news-clarke-salter-opinion/)***