Everton is reportedly showing interest in acquiring Manchester City midfielder, Kalvin Phillips. Phillips, who has only made 31 appearances for Man City since his £45 million transfer from Leeds in July 2022, could be available for another temporary deal after spending the second half of the previous season on loan at West Ham. It was initially anticipated that Phillips would return to Leeds during the summer transfer window, but after they failed to clinch a spot in the Premier League following their loss to Southampton in the Championship play-off final, Everton’s chances of securing a deal for Phillips have evidently increased.
The future of Phillips at Manchester City seems uncertain, with Pep Guardiola admitting in December that he cannot envision the England midfielder being a part of his team. Phillips also had a disappointing loan spell at West Ham, which hit a low point when he was caught on camera gesturing with the middle finger to fans after their 4-3 defeat at Newcastle, where he also gave away a penalty.
Despite his prominence as one of England’s standout players during Euro 2020, Phillips has now lost his spot in Gareth Southgate’s squad and was not included in the preliminary 33-man party for Euro 2024.
Notably, discussions are ongoing between Everton and Leeds regarding another loan deal, this time for winger Jack Harrison.
If the move materializes, it could potentially open up new opportunities for Kalvin Phillips, especially given his limited game time at Manchester City and his recent struggles at West Ham. This potential transfer also illustrates Everton’s ambition to strengthen their midfield options and add depth to their squad ahead of the upcoming season.
As the talks progress and the transfer window heats up, the football world eagerly awaits the next move for Kalvin Phillips and the potential implications it may have for both Everton and Manchester City.
As always, we must exercise patience and await official announcements from the clubs involved, but there is no doubt that the football community will be closely monitoring the developments surrounding Kalvin Phillips and his prospective move to Everton.