Everton are reportedly keen on signing out-of-favour Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips this summer.
According to a report from Give Me Sport, Everton are preparing a move for Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, and they are hoping to sign the Englishman on an initial loan deal in the summer transfer window.
Phillips has struggled for regular game time at Manchester City, and he was on loan at West Ham United in the second half of last season. His performances were quite underwhelming for the East London club, and he was not a regular starter for them either.
Kalvin Phillips needs to play regularly at this stage of his career, and a move to Everton would be ideal for him. The Toffees are in need of a quality defensive midfielder, and Phillips could prove to be a useful acquisition for them.
He needs regular game time to regain his form and confidence. Everton could provide him with that platform if they pursue their interest in him. The Toffees have been fighting relegation in the last two seasons, and they will look to finish higher up the table. They need to improve their squad to do well in the Premier League.
Kalvin Phillips could be a useful addition
Even though Phillips has not been at his best in recent seasons, he is proven performer in the Premier League. The Englishman was one of the best defensive midfielders in the country during his time at Leeds United, and he had established himself as a key player for club and country. It will be interesting to see if he can get back to that level once again.
Meanwhile, the midfielder earns around £150,000-a-week wages at Manchester City, and Everton will not be able to afford his wages. It will be interesting to see if Philips is prepared to take a a pay cut to join the Toffees. He will look to play regularly at the stage of his career, and Everton could certainly provide him with that platform.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. Manchester City will probably hope to get rid of the player permanently this summer. He is not a player for them and sending him out on loan is unlikely to benefit them.
