Leeds United backed to complete ‘big money’ signing after confirmed news – expert
Jesse Marsch is key to Leeds United making “big money” signings in the club’s bid to replace Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha.
That’s according to former Aston Villa and Scotland boss Alex McLeish, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the Whites’ next transfer move.
On Monday (4 July) it was announced Phillips, 26, had joined Man City.
Raphinha also looks set to leave Elland Road in the near future with Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona fighting it out for his signature.
Fabrizio Romano claimed on 29 June that Chelsea and Leeds have agreed a fee between £60million and £65million for the 25-year-old winger.
McLeish claims big money signings can now arrive at Elland Road.
“The reinvestment is crucial and if they don’t get the right personnel coming in then you lose something,” McLeish told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild
“They are losing the players who kept them in the division for the last few years.
“You need to replace them with two players who are of a similar level or can be at that same level.
“You will have to pay big money for that kind of player but you need someone who will follow in the footsteps of these guys, someone with real potential.
“Let’s face it, Leeds won’t be signing top four or top six players. This is where we will see Jesse Marsch and his say on who arrives at the club.“]
Raphinha scored 11 goals and chipped in with three assists during the 2021-22 Premier League season.
He joined Leeds from Rennes in the summer of 2020.
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