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Aston Villa add Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips to shopping list

Aston Villa have added Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips to their shopping list.

The Daily Mail says Villa manager Dean Smith wants Southampton left back Matt Targett, Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips and Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland.

Targett, who returned to Southampton after a spell on loan with Fulham, is available for £10m while Villa have earmarked £15m for energetic defensive midfielder Phillips and know Stoke want £25m for England international Butland.

They will face competition from Bournemouth for the latter and could yet pursue alternatives abroad but will make an offer over the coming days.

Leeds need cash but will still demand more for homegrown Phillips who is a big favourite at Elland Road. They also expect a £12m bid from Tottenham for winger Jack Clarke.

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