Former Leeds United striker Robbie Fowler says the Whites need to use the money received from Manchester City for midfielder Kalvin Phillips to strengthen other areas of the squad.
Leeds have been active in the transfer market having already signed six players this summer, but Fowler believes Whites head coach Jesse Marsch still needs to recruit more bodies.
Fowler has stated that Leeds should use the money received for Phillips to reinvest in the squad, and the former Liverpool and Manchester City striker has also questioned the Whites' decision to let Raphinha leave the club, with the Brazilian winger set to join Barcelona.
"From a Leeds point of view, yes (letting go of both Phillips and Raphinha is a mistake)," Fowler told Express Sport. "You want to keep hold of your good players.
"Man City have signed a great player who’s proven in the Premier League, and I think that’s why they wanted to bring him in. The price they paid for him is relatively cheap for an England international, we’ve seen in the past how expensive some of those players are.
"We don’t know the situation in terms of his contract, whether he asked for a transfer or whether his contract was coming to an end. Man City have signed a good player. A bit of money for Leeds and hopefully they can strengthen in other areas as well."
Leeds are looking to recruit a new striker, with the likes of Charles De Ketelaere and Ben Brereton Diaz linked with moves to Elland Road.
READ NEXT:
Robin Koch makes claim on Leeds United transfer business as he singles out one for special praise
Junior Firpo opens up on 'difficult' Leeds United year and a second season that 'can't be worse'
Leeds United transfer rumours as scouts are sent to watch highly-coveted Chile star
The Barcelona 'concern' that could affect a deal for Leeds United star Raphinha
Leif Davis has Leeds United dressing room backing to be Jesse Marsch's left-back solution
