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Alan Nixon has reported in The Sun (print edition 14/4, p61) that Southampton are targeting Leeds' Kalvin Phillips this summer having been greatly impressed with the versatile midfielder's performances for the Elland Road outfit this season.

Whether or not the Saints can bring the star to the south coast hinges on whether the Whites can secure promotion to the Premier League - should they climb out of the Championship, Phillips is categorically not for sale.

However, should they fall at the final hurdle, it is understood that Leeds will demand a fee of £20m from Southampton for the 23-year-old's services - a hefty figure for a player from the second tier, but would it be worth it? Football FanCast's writers give their verdicts below...

Billy Meyers

"I think £20m is a lot of money for a club of Southampton's stature, and should definitely be spent acquiring another Championship star in Che Adams instead, a January target. Phillips is a good player, but Southampton are well stocked in midfield and in need of a quality striker."

Matt Dawson

"The transfer market is obviously incredibly inflated at the moment but £20m+ for Kalvin Phillips would be absolutely ludicrous. He's been hugely influential for Leeds this season but the Premier League is a considerable step up and I'd be surprised if Ralph Hasenhuttl would be willing to pay that much for someone who is still relatively unproven. However, if the price were to be lowered then I think he'd be a very astute signing for the Saints. But at the price being quoted they should stay away and look for better value elsewhere."

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Ben Goodwin

"While it would be a devastating blow for Leeds, Kalvin Phillips would be an excellent signing for the Saints. £20m does sound like a ridiculous amount of money, but he has been one of the most influential players, if not the most, in one of the Championship’s best sides this season. At just 23, he reads the game well, plays multiple positions to a high level, has the technical quality to cut it in the top flight and of course fans will love his physicality."