Having already worked a lot on their midfield in the summer transfer window after the exits of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, Liverpool seemingly want more personnel there.
That’s according to Calciomercato.it, who claim the Reds have now joined the race to sign Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City.
The midfielder has struggled with game time at the Etihad, and it is widely expected for him to leave in January, with Liverpool now reportedly an option.
The article is mostly based on Juventus’ interest in the England international, who wants to play more regularly to increase his chances of impressing Gareth Southgate before next year’s Euros.
It’s a bit of a strange story, seeing as the Reds have needs elsewhere, and appear covered in the centre of the pitch following the acquisitions of Alexis MacAllister, Wataru Endo, Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai.
Still, Calciomercato.it believe that Liverpool joined the fray for Phillips and state the Anfield side have ‘inserted themselves in the last few hours’.
Whether that is actually the case remains to be seen, but it’s made very clear that the midfielder’s current owners would be reluctant to let him stay in England if he were to leave, therefore giving Juventus an advantage in any talks.
