Manchester City backed to subsidise Kalvin Phillips wages at Everton amid loan news
Bryan King has backed Everton to sign Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips on loan.
The ex-Goodison scout believes the Premier League champions could help the Toffees cover the midfielder’s wages at Goodison Park.
It comes after a report in The Independent (28 May) revealed that Everton are hopeful of signing Phillips on loan.
And King – speaking exclusively to Goodison News – doesn’t see why a deal can’t get done.
“If they can bring Phillips to the club, then why not?” King said.
“I think they need a midfielder of his profile, and I think Phillips is better acquainted with life up north.
“This could potentially be a good move for both parties. I am sure Manchester City would be able to help out with the wages.”
Kalvin Phillips could reignite his career with Everton at Goodison Park
Phillips to Everton feels like a good fit.
Sean Dyche is likely the type of manager who would be able to get the best out of the 28-year-old.
While he did struggle at West Ham, he only had half a season to adapt at a club which was in very poor form.
If the Toffees were to sign Phillips on loan for an entire season, and he had the pre-season to get used to his surroundings, he could potentially rediscover his old form.
In other Everton news, Jarrad Branthwaite’s fee is to be slashed at Goodison Park as an England snub is mooted.
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