Everton may be given a boost in their January transfer window bid to recruit Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City.
TEAMTALK claimed on Sunday (15 October) that the Citizens are optimistic of signing Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich next year, since his contract with the club expires in 2025.This might pave the way for England international Phillips to join the Toffees, who have lately indicated interest in signing the 27-year-old midfielder [iNews].
Kimmich is presently contemplating his options, according to the news site, after apparently becoming dissatisfied with the Bundesliga giants due to the uncertainty surrounding his future.
According to the report, Man City were made aware of his potential availability over the summer, and Pep Guardiola is said to be interested in signing him due to his flexibility to play in midfield or defense.
It acknowledged that the links to the 80-cap German internati
onal pose “long-term doubts” about Phillips’ future at the Etihad Stadium.
He has already fallen down the pecking order at Manchester United, having made only two Premier League starts since joining for £45 million from Leeds United in July 2022.
The midfielder has also only played 70 minutes in the league this season, failing to convince Guardiola that he is talented enough to be a regular in his squad.
However, there have been some contradicting stories about him recently, with some predicting that he would leave the club in January and others indicating that he is determined to stay and battle for his place.
If the Premier League champions secure a deal for Kimmich – a prospect that is likely to appeal to the German – Phillips’ already limited options are likely to become even more limited.
It’s unknown what kind of money Man City would demand to let him go, but they’re likely to want to recoup as much of the £45 million they paid to sign him little over a year ago.
The fact that he is still a regular in the England team under Gareth Southgate is likely to ensure that they receive a substantial sum of money for him, with numerous clubs, notably Bayern Munich, lately linked with him.
However, if their asking price is in that range, he is unlikely to sign for the Toffees due to the club’s current financial condition.
If the Citizens are that desperate to move him on, a loan move might be on the cards at first, with a permanent trade an option next summer when the Blues will hope to be in a better financial situation.
There are various things at play here, but if the proper opportunity presents itself, the Merseysiders might be in the running to sign Phillips in January.
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