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Kalvin Phillips: Everton looking into a move for Manchester City midfielder
Everton are looking at a move for Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips.
Phillips could again be available on a temporary deal after spending the second half of last season on loan at West Ham.
It had been thought a return to Leeds was likely this summer, but after they lost out to Southampton in the Championship play off final, Everton’s chances of brokering a deal have increased.
Phillips has made just 31 appearances for City since a £45m transfer from Leeds in July 2022 and Pep Guardiola admitted in December he cannot envisage the England midfielder in his team.
The 28-year-old joined West Ham on loan in January but the move did not work out.
Phillips’ unhappy loan stint hit a low after he was caught on camera giving the middle finger to fans following the 4-3 defeat at Newcastle, where he gave away a penalty.
Despite being one of the stars for England during Euro 2020, Phillips has lost his place in Gareth Southgate’s squad and was not included in the preliminary 33-man party for Euro 2024.
Everton also remain in talks with Leeds over another loan deal for winger Jack Harrison.