Leeds United remain well on course to win a timely promotion back into the Premier League this season, although recent off-the-field events have called a temporary halt to their promotion charge. 

One player that has been key to their promotion bid this term is Kalvin Phillips, who has made 34 appearances in all competitions for Marcelo Bielsa's side.

Speaking in a recent interview with Football Insider, former Leeds defender Danny Mills made the surprise admission that Phillips could depart Elland Road in the future.

"Kalvin is a Leeds lad and we know how important Leeds will be to him and how special it would be to get promoted.

"Realistically, he will be looking to play for England in the next few years and I doubt Leeds will be challenging for the Champions League or title in the next three seasons."

Mills went on to reveal that he thinks it would be a no-brainer for Phillips to leave Leeds United if an offer came in from a Premier League heavyweight.

"If a massive club comes in with a big bid and trebles his wages – it is a no brainer. As much as you love the club, it is a no brainer.

"Football is a business and when we come out of this current situation it will be more of a business. Every player has their price."

Plenty of the Elland Road faithful took to the 'Leeds United Supporters Group', 'Leeds United Football Club' and 'The Leeds United Group' Facebook pages to issue their thoughts on Mills' bold prediction.

Take a look at the best of the reaction below....

Dean Simister: "He will leave sometime."

Ash Badat: "Danny Mills and Noel Whelan need to zip it,  I respect them as ex players but don't make out u know everything."

Liam Jenkins: "There aren’t many bigger than Leeds in the country and why won’t we be challenging for Champions League."

Clint Wilson: "If we go up he'll stay at least another year. We'd all be naive to think there is no chance of him leaving in the future though. Money and ambitions talk in football now.:

Dave Clements: "If he’s got England aspirations he’ll probably be off."

Paul Mizzi: "Not everyone who has played for England has played in the Champions League! People like Danny Mills need to shut up! If Kalvin plays for Leeds in the EPL he will get his chance!"

John Nee: "I say hush up Danny Mills."

Will Northcote: "If/when we go up I can see him having a great season (England call up etc) for us. Then in the summer Liverpool coming in with a big money offer and Milner coming the other way as a makeweight in the deal."