Sport nationEverton are poised to make a significant signing in the coming days, with Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips emerging as a prime target. According to TEAMtalk, the England international is ready to leave City in search of more game time and is open to joining Sean Dyche’s side at Goodison Park.
Phillips, 28, has struggled to make an impact at City since his £45m move from Leeds United last summer. Despite his impressive form for Leeds, Phillips found himself surplus to requirements at City, and a loan spell at West Ham United last season failed to reignite his career.
However, Dyche believes Phillips has the talent and potential to revive his fortunes at Everton. With Amadou Onana’s big-money sale to Aston Villa leaving a hole in the midfield, Phillips is seen as the ideal replacement. Everton are keen to negotiate a loan deal with a permanent option, while City are pushing for an obligation to buy.
The potential signing of Phillips would be a significant coup for Everton, who have been searching for a central midfielder to replace Onana. Phillips’ ability to control the tempo of the game and dictate play would be a welcome addition to the Toffees’ midfield.
In addition to Phillips, Everton are also closing in on deals for Jesper Lindstrom from Napoli and Willy Gnonto from Leeds United. Lindstrom is reportedly nearing a loan-to-buy move, while Gnonto is set to join in a £20m deal. Jack Harrison has already joined on loan from Leeds, and the trio of signings would provide a significant boost to Everton’s squad.
However, the collapse of the Dan Friedkin takeover has cast a shadow over Everton’s transfer plans. While the club is still expected to complete deals, the uncertainty surrounding the ownership situation may impact the club’s spending power. Kevin Thelwell, Everton’s director of football, may need to get creative with deals, as he did last summer when signing Beto and Youssef Chermiti with staggered payments.
Despite the challenges, Dyche remains confident in his ability to build a strong squad at Everton. The signing of Phillips would be a significant statement of intent, and the midfielder’s proximity to his Leeds home could be a major factor in his decision to join the Toffees.
In other Everton news, a celebrity Toffees fan has been raving about the club’s best-ever signing. For more Everton news, follow us on Facebook or join our brand new WhatsApp Channel for instant updates.Everton are poised to make a significant signing in the coming days, with Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips emerging as a prime target. According to TEAMtalk, the England international is ready to leave City in search of more game time and is open to joining Sean Dyche’s side at Goodison Park.
Phillips, 28, has struggled to make an impact at City since his £45m move from Leeds United last summer. Despite his impressive form for Leeds, Phillips found himself surplus to requirements at City, and a loan spell at West Ham United last season failed to reignite his career.
However, Dyche believes Phillips has the talent and potential to revive his fortunes at Everton. With Amadou Onana’s big-money sale to Aston Villa leaving a hole in the midfield, Phillips is seen as the ideal replacement. Everton are keen to negotiate a loan deal with a permanent option, while City are pushing for an obligation to buy.
The potential signing of Phillips would be a significant coup for Everton, who have been searching for a central midfielder to replace Onana. Phillips’ ability to control the tempo of the game and dictate play would be a welcome addition to the Toffees’ midfield.
In addition to Phillips, Everton are also closing in on deals for Jesper Lindstrom from Napoli and Willy Gnonto from Leeds United. Lindstrom is reportedly nearing a loan-to-buy move, while Gnonto is set to join in a £20m deal. Jack Harrison has already joined on loan from Leeds, and the trio of signings would provide a significant boost to Everton’s squad.
However, the collapse of the Dan Friedkin takeover has cast a shadow over Everton’s transfer plans. While the club is still expected to complete deals, the uncertainty surrounding the ownership situation may impact the club’s spending power. Kevin Thelwell, Everton’s director of football, may need to get creative with deals, as he did last summer when signing Beto and Youssef Chermiti with staggered payments.
Despite the challenges, Dyche remains confident in his ability to build a strong squad at Everton. The signing of Phillips would be a significant statement of intent, and the midfielder’s proximity to his Leeds home could be a major factor in his decision to join the Toffees.
In other Everton news, a celebrity Toffees fan has been raving about the club’s best-ever signing. For more Everton news, follow us on Facebook or join our brand new WhatsApp Channel for instant updates.
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