According to reports, Liverpool are seriously considering acquiring Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips this summer.
Since moving to the Etihad, the Manchester City midfielder has failed to make an impact in the squad.
The Reds have James Milner, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all out of contract at the end of the season. Also, Arthur Mello will be returning to Juventus after finishing his injury-stricken loan spell.
Jurgen Klopp has already confirmed that the Merseyside club has withdrawn from the race to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund.
As a result, the 27-year-old is a new name on the radar for Liverpool.
Liverpool looking to splash the cash on Phillips
As per the Daily Star, Liverpool wants to sign Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City in a deal worth up to £35 million this summer.
After experiencing the monetary blow on Bellingham, Klopp has made Phillips one of his principal targets this summer.
The Reds have let it be known that the Sky Blues star is on their radar. Also, the Englishman is reportedly open to a move to Merseyside.
The Three Lions gem would relish the opportunity to kickstart his career again as he looks to boost his chances of being named in Gareth Southgate’s squad for next year’s Euro’s tournament.
Phillips is naturally a defensive midfielder with his ranking in the 99th percentile for tackles by central midfielders.
Famous journalist Josh Bunting has also compared him to a “Rolls Royce” for his performances for England.
During his time at Leeds, the World Cup and Champions League participant contributed 14 goals and 13 assists.
Phillips also possesses leadership qualities and occasionally captained the Whites in the absence of Liam Cooper.
Sources say that he would fit well into the Liverpool midfield alongside Jordan Henderson, his international counterpart.
Lastly, Phillips has interestingly the same agent as Caoimhin Kelleher, Ibrahima Konate, and Rhys Williams.
As a result, a move could be easier than expected to complete, and if the Reds are successful in closing this deal in the summer, it would be a bargain at £35 million.
