Leeds demanding £30m transfer fee for Kalvin Phillips to frustration of Aston Villa
LEEDS want £30million for Kalvin Phillips — to the frustration of Aston Villa.
The midfielder, 23, is rated highly by the Whites and they will stand by their valuation, which is TWICE what Villa would pay.
United need money for new signings but may sacrifice winger Jack Clarke, 18, instead.
Villa are being priced out of other moves too, to the despair of Dean Smith.
Bournemouth are quoting a big fee for Tyrone Mings, 26, after his promotion-winning loan spell at Villa Park.
Stoke want too much for keeper Jack Butland, forcing them to give Jed Steer a new contract.
Cardiff the same with No 1 Neil Etheridge, who has also been looked at by Liverpool.
Villa are looking to bolster their squad after promotion to the Premier League.
Smith's side came out on top after beating Frank Lampard's Derby in the play-off final.
