Kalvin Phillips is signing a new contract with Leeds United in a huge boost for Marcelo Bielsa’s promotion chasers.

Philips has agreed terms on an improved five-year deal with his hometown club and Leeds are expected to confirm the news in the next few days.

The defensive midfielder was a target for a number of Premier League clubs over the summer, with Aston Villa and Burnley both having bids rejected for the 23 year-old.

Villa's offer of £15 million was turned down in June with Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani intent on keeping the academy product at Elland Road.

Leeds have been in talks with Phillips over a lucrative new contract for weeks and negotiations have now reached a conclusion in what will represent a significant coup for Bielsa, the head coach, as he plots another promotion assault.