Everton make approach to seal big-name signing as sources deny high loan fees – reliable journo
Everton make approach to sign Kalvin Phillips as Manchester City sources speak out about loan details
Everton have approached Manchester City about signing Kalvin Phillips on loan as sources deny that they want high loan fees, according to Ben Jacobs.
Writing on his personal Twitter account (17 January), the reliable journalist reports that City are open to doing a deal to structure all parties and expect a deal to be done due to the volume of interest.
But he also shared that Everton have made an official enquiry for the England international, while a host of other clubs are still in the race including Newcastle United, Juventus and West Ham.
“Kalvin Phillips still expected to leave Manchester City before the window shuts,” he wrote.
“Sources firmly deny Manchester City are insisting on an obligation to buy or that loan fee demands are too high. Understand City are actually open to a deal structure to suit all parties and relaxed because even a straight loan will help gain Phillips minutes and raised value come summer.
“Keep an eye on West Ham. Everton and Atletico Madrid have enquired. Roy Hodgson has also confirmed Palace’s interest.
“Newcastle have long-admired Phillips meaning a move still can’t be ruled out, but other clubs more active in recent days. Juventus the only team to date to actually table a formal bid. Phillips, and Man City, still expect a solution before the window shuts due to the volume of interest.”
Move quickly
Everton don’t have the money to do an expensive loan deal, and they won’t want to be lumbered with an obligation to buy considering the club is in a relegation battle now.
With more charges made against the club too, there is every chance the club get hit with another points deduction now and that will make it even harder to stay up.
But if Man City are open to doing a deal that suits all parties then Everton should absolutely be pushing to get this deal done in a way that suits them more.
Paying a percentage of the wages would be great and fair, but also having no option and a low loan fee would allow for the club to get the deal done quickly and also strengthen the squad in a key area.
Phillips would no doubt play regularly too which would help him in his quest for an England spot in the summer and would be attractive to him, but if there’s scope to do something then Kevin Thelwell should be working quickly to pull this off.
