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title: "Leeds: Pundit talks up Harrison Reed signing"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2021-06-14T18:30:28Z"
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# Leeds: Pundit talks up Harrison Reed signing

**Former Sunderland hero Kevin Phillips believes that Fulham midfielder Harrison Reed would be an ideal addition at Leeds United ahead of next season.**

### The Lowdown: Leeds linked with Reed move

Reed was unable to keep Fulham in the Premier League, with Scott Parker’s side now facing up to life back in the Championship.

The 26-year-old has been [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-united-whites-interested-in-swoop-for-harrison-reed/) with a summer move to Leeds, however, with Marcelo Bielsa potentially seeing him as a shrewd addition.

Reed featured in 31 league games last season, and while Fulham struggled hugely, he often stood out for them, enjoying an [86.2](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/135724/Show/Harrison-Reed)per cent pass completion rate.

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### The Latest: Phillips keen on signing

Speaking to [*Football Insider*](https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-backed-by-phillips-to-seal-reed-signing-after-transfer-report/), Phillips spoke glowingly about the Englishman, saying he could provide good cover for Kalvin Phillips:

> “I think he’d be a great signing. It’s an area that you do need cover and competition.
>
> “Kalvin’s going to come back having been to the Euros as an experienced player after doing very, very well in the Premier League as well.
>
> “But you want someone pushing him and challenging and Reed can certainly do that. So yeah, I think it would be cover for him to do exactly that.
>
> “You know that Phillips is going to play week in, week out if he doesn’t get injured. Reed is a player who has shown that he’s got all the right qualities.”

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### The Verdict: Sensible addition for Whites

There have been times when Phillips has arguably been relied upon too much in Leeds’ midfield, with centre-back Pascal Struijk [having to fill in](https://www.footballfancast.com/leeds-united-news/struijk-bielsa-tactics-update-leeds-whites) there on occasions.

While he did adequately in that role overall, it is important for a natural midfielder, one in a similar mould to Phillips to come in, improving the squad depth in the process.

Redd could be perfect, in that respect, proving to be a tenacious player in the middle of the park – he averaged [two tackles and 1.6 interceptions](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/135724/Show/Harrison-Reed) per game in the league last season – but also possessing quality on the ball.

***In other news, Leeds have been linked with a stunning move for a world-renowned player this summer. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-whites-linked-with-audacious-move-for-marcelo/).***