Kalvin Phillips has earned himself a lot of plaudits this season after taking to the Premier League like duck to water and he would only benefit from staying at Elland Road for another season, according to former midfielder David Norris, who played with Phillips when they were both at Leeds.

Phillips appeared to be a shoo-in for a place in Gareth Southgate's European Championship squad this summer but a last-minute shoulder injury against West Brom has thrown his availability up in the air.

The 25-year old has proved how important he is to Marcelo Bielsa as he operates in the lone holding midfielder role which sees him shepherd the back four as well as linking attacks up quickly, and his performances have seen Pep Guardiola reportedly identify him as his number-one target this summer.

Leeds are not in a position where they have to sell after finishing in the top half in their first season back in the Premier League and Bielsa is set to stay so Norris can't see Phillips leaving this summer, telling The Transfer Tavern exclusively:

"My initial thought was no chance because he's been flying this season even breaking into the England team. So, I would be surprised as Leeds want to keep him, he loves Leeds because he's been there a long time. He was even there as a kid when I was at the club so I'd like to see him stay longer.

"Obviously, Man City is a massive club but I would be worried about his game time. I'd like to see him stay and continue and if I'm thinking like a player, I would probably want to keep playing regularly and I would like to see him do a bit more with Leeds."

There had been a lot of speculation over Bielsa's future with even some reports suggesting that the Leeds' hierarchy were preparing for life without him, however, it is expected that he will sign a new contract this summer.

Instead of letting the speculation get to the players' heads, Leeds will want to see them all knuckle down over the summer and get ready for potentially gatecrashing the European party next season.