Liverpool is considering a move for Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips in the January transfer window. Phillips has struggled to secure a regular starting spot at City under manager Pep Guardiola, despite winning several major trophies.

This lack of playing time has raised questions about his future, and Phillips himself has expressed the need for regular football, especially with the European Championships approaching. While there are several potential suitors for Phillips, including Newcastle, Bayern Munich, and Juventus, Guardiola is reportedly open to allowing him to leave for Liverpool.

There has been some debate over whether Guardiola would be willing to sell Phillips to a direct rival like Liverpool. However, it appears that Guardiola is confident in his team’s capabilities and would not have any issues with such a transfer if it benefits all parties involved. Nevertheless, as of now, Liverpool has not made a final decision on whether Phillips will be a top transfer target for them in January.

If a deal were to materialize, City is said to be seeking a fee of around £40 million for Phillips, which is close to the price they paid for his services. Phillips still has several years left on his contract and earns £90,000 per week. While there have been reports of Liverpool’s interest, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has played down the chances of a move, stating that no negotiations are currently underway and that Liverpool’s transfer plans for the January window will be decided later in the year.