Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Liverpool have actually enquired about the possibility of signing Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City this summer.
The Reds are still in the market for a new midfielder despite the recent addition of Wataru Endo. They are keen to bolster the middle of their park, and Phillips’ name has come up recently.
Fabrizio Romano says Liverpool have asked about signing Kalvin Phillips from Man City
Manchester City signed Kalvin Phillips from Leeds United for a fee of £45 million last year. (Sky Sports).
The Englishman was viewed by many as a solid signing for Pep Guardiola‘s side, but he was only given 593 minutes of game time in all competitions last season.
That is why rumours have emerged that he could be lured away from the Etihad this summer, and Liverpool have been linked with a move to get him.
Romano has now revealed that the Reds have actually enquired about signing him.
He said: “Liverpool started the conversation to be informed on the situation of another player, who is Kalvin Phillips.
“It’s true that Liverpool asked about the situation of Kalvin Phillips because the priority of the player has always been to stay at Manchester City and fight for his place at City.
“But then, at the moment, there is no concrete negotiation club to club.”
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Kalvin Phillips is a very interesting option for Liverpool.
The 27-year-old clearly has the talent. He has proved his class at the top level for club and country, and under a manager like Jurgen Klopp, he could get even better.
Phillips, a Champions League winner, will not be a regular starter at Manchester City. There’s no way he’s displacing Rodri, but things could be very different at Anfield.
That could make this move a very attractive one, but whether it will happen in the next few days remains to be seen.
Fee lowered – Liverpool have to seal £21.3m signing by Friday – Report
Liverpool have been linked with Moroccan international and Fiorentina star, Sofyan Amrabat, and there is a latest twist in the saga.
As per today’s version of Corriere dello Sport (news image provided below), the Viola are tired of waiting and have given the midfielder and the suitors the ultimatum.
There is a doubt that the African star will stay in Florence and the doubt will turn into a reality if no one ends up meeting the asking price.
The Rome based media outlet have mentioned Liverpool may still be thinking about signing Amrabat, on the other hand, Ten Hag has been interested in luring the player to Man United.
However, the interest from the Reds or the Red Devils ‘must turn into a solid offer between now and Friday’ for the deal to be completed.
Initially, Fiorentina were asking for a fixed fee of 30 million euros, however, now, the fee has been lowered and the Moroccan can be lured for an initial price of 25 million euros (£21.3m).
Initially, Fiorentina were asking for a fixed fee of 30 million euros, however, now, the fee has been lowered and the Moroccan can be lured for an initial price of 25 million euros (£21.3m).
The Italian side have made Amrabat clear they do not want a repeat of the transfer situation they faced in January and want his future resolved this week.
‘Whoever presents’ the money within time will be able to hire his services. So, Liverpool have to pay £21.3m plus bonuses by Friday to seal the signing of the Atlas Lions star.
The Serie A star was one of the best midfielders at the FIFA World Cup last year. He made the highest number of recoveries and covered the most distance in Qatar.