There are several players at Manchester City whose futures are yet to be resolved this summer. One of those players is England international Kalvin Phillips. Phillips has endured a frustrating spell at the world champions since arriving at the club from Leeds United. His future remains unresolved as City continue their pre-season preparations for next season in the United States.
After his disappointing loan spell at West Ham last season there doesn’t appear to be a large list of suitors for Kalvin Phillips. However, a new report from Wayne Veysey for footballinsider247.com indicates that Everton is interested in signing the England international. Furthermore, Veysey reports that Everton sees Phillips as the ideal player to shore up their midfield.
The future of Kalvin Phillips appears to lie away from the Etihad.
Based on his performances during his time at Manchester City and with West Ham last season it appears that Kalvin Phillips’s future lies away from the Etihad. Despite there being a role available in City’s squad for a player to provide support for Rodri in midfield there is nothing at this stage to suggest that Phillips could be that player. In an ideal world, the England international would impress on the City’s pre-season tour of the United States and make that role his own. But that appears to be a long shot rather than a realistic possibility.
A move to a club like Everton could kickstart the career of Kalvin Phillips. He would be given the opportunities to impress that he is unlikely to get at Manchester City. A successful move to a club like Everton could be the ideal scenario for Manchester City and Phillips. However, it remains to be seen if a move to Everton will eventuate for the England international.
Despite being a member of City’s travelling party to the US it does appear that the future of Kalvin Phillips lies away from the Etihad. It would appear to be a matter of where the England international lands this summer. Unfortunately, the market for the services of Kalvin Phillips appears small at this stage. Another loan move may be the best move at this stage for both City and Phillips. The chances of a permanent move for the midfielder appear slim at this stage. What happens next for the England international is one of several stories to watch for over the coming weeks.
