Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has dropped a hint that he could allow Kalvin Phillips to sign for arch-rivals Liverpool. The Reds are reportedly one of several clubs chasing the signature of the England midfielder, who has started just two Premier League matches since joining the Citizens from Leeds last summer.
Phillips sustained a shoulder injury shortly after moving to the Etihad Stadium and was ruled out for three months ahead of last year’s World Cup in Qatar. And since returning from the layoff, he has been unable to nail down a regular starting place in the Citizens’
According to talkSPORT, Phillips is on Liverpool’s shortlist for the January transfer window, with Newcastle, Tottenham, and Fulham also in the mix to sign him. And Guardiola has suggested he would sanction the player’s prospective move to Anfield.
“Never. Never ever,” replied the Spaniard when asked if he would stop an unsettled player from joining a serious rival. “From my point of view, I have said this to the club many times. I give my opinion to the club, and they decide if the transfer suits both sides and the player.
