Graham Smyth predicts major Leeds exit in near future
Graham Smyth has predicted that Leeds United will make a major sale in the near future at Elland Road.
Andrea Radrizzani and Victor Orta have often admired the Leicester City approach to life in the Premier League, which has been made no secret.
The Foxes have sold big players repeatedly in the past, such as Ben Chilwell and Harry Maguire, and have used that money to propel themselves among the big-six.
Yorkshire Evening Post journalist, Smyth has noticed that, claiming that if they are to replicate that model, the Whites could be nearing a big, big sale.
Writing on his personal Twitter account, Smyth responded to a question on Phillips but also made his prediction for the future – one that many will not appreciate.
“But if they’re going to follow the Leicester model someone’s likely to be sold at some point aren’t they?” he wrote.
Makes sense, but no thanks.
Leicester may have fought their way to the top of the Premier League, and Leeds also want to do that, but it doesn’t mean they have to copy them identically.
Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips are the first two names that spring to mind, but there is no chance that would be accepted.
It would cause mayhem, and we’re hoping that the added investment from the San Francisco 49ers alongside Radrizzani will prevent major sales from happening.
Success is needed to stop these players from leaving though, and while it may not be demanded this season, it certainly may be next year.
We should have nothing to worry about if that is the case – fingers crossed.
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