According to reports, Everton has inquired about Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who is currently not in favor at his current club. Phillips, 28, was on loan at West Ham in the second half of the season but had difficulty finding his best form. He played in only eight games under then-manager David Moyes and it is unclear what his future holds at Etihad. Phillips had a difficult time at City, making only 10 appearances in the first half of the season under Pep Guardiola. The City manager acknowledged that Phillips was not able to make an impact in the team after not performing well in the three games when Rodri was unavailable. City also took a playful jab at Liverpool’s new manager Arne Slot. Is Phil Foden causing issues for England? “Man City’s domination proves there is no chance for their opponents, Southgate suggests and challenges others to step up.” In January, the Toffees showed interest, but their struggle against relegation put them at a disadvantage compared to West Ham. Leeds United had reportedly shown interest in rehiring him at Elland Road, but it seems unlikely now that they have not been promoted to the Premier League. The Daily Mail reported that Sean Dyche is currently working on strengthening their midfield due to Andre Gomes departing Merseyside this summer, and the fate of Dele Alli is still unknown. Having mentioned that, several clubs have inquired about Phillips, including Portsmouth who are optimistic about re-signing Alex Robertson on loan.
