Liverpool not in the race for 27-year-old Manchester City star

Liverpool back out of the race to sign Manchester City star Kalvin Phillips

Liverpool FC’s midfield plans have taken an interesting turn, with new updates revealing a potential shift in their pursuit of Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips. The Reds had initially shown interest in the 27-year-old midfielder, especially with Fabinho and Jordan Henderson’s proposed moves to Saudi Arabia on the horizon.

However, according to a new update from The Telegraph [subscription required], the Reds have opted out of the race to sign the former Leeds United man. They suggest that considering Phillips would be a surprising move for the club. In recent seasons, Liverpool have shown reluctance in dealing with Manchester City, even for their cast-offs. Reports of interest in the player earlier generated from The Mirror.

Moreover, questions about whether Phillips would be an upgrade over peak Fabinho also arise, implying that he might not be the top priority on Liverpool’s list of potential recruits. This implies that the Reds may have other targets in mind for their midfield rebuild.

Liverpool opt out of the race to sign Kalvin Phillips.

The situation poses an intriguing dilemma for Jurgen Klopp and the transfer team. With the departures of Fabinho and Henderson looming, Liverpool will need to bolster their midfield options.

The Reds say no to Phillips

However, it appears that they are carefully weighing their choices, considering the club’s history with Manchester City and the perceived quality of potential targets. Moreover, Phillips’ game-time at City has been extremely low so something about him not adapting to a big club might be thoughts that come across.

Supporters will be eager to see how the situation unfolds and which midfield additions the club ultimately decides to pursue after Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. The club’s decision-makers will undoubtedly be focused on securing the best possible options to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.

Kalvin Phillips is no longer a target for Liverpool.

While Phillips is undoubtedly a talented midfielder, Liverpool’s focus might be on finding a player who can bring a new dimension to their midfield rather than just a like-for-like replacement for Fabinho.

However, all of this is mere speculation and what would actually transpire is a question only time will answer.

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The transfer market is always unpredictable, and Liverpool’s priorities could shift as the summer progresses. It would nevertheless be a surprise to see Pep Guardiola helping Liverpool strengthen their team. Not a chance.