The Sunday People claim that Kalvin Phillips will be the focus of a transfer dispute between Everton and Fulham this summer.
The publication said on page 62 of their print edition on July 21 that 28-year-old Phillips might replace Belgian player Amadou Onana for the Blues because of his upcoming “big-money exit” from Goodison Park.
Likewise, Fulham are also in the market for a defensive midfielder after Joao Palhinha’s move to Bayern Munich, and thus are set to battle it out with the Toffees to sign Phillips and revive his stalled career.
Manchester City are reportedly willing to sell the ex-Leeds man, who has struggled since signing for £40million, but it remains to be seen how much Sean Dyche’s side would need to pay for his signature.
Kalvin Phillips transfer bidding war last thing Everton need
With Phillips seemingly certain to leave City in the coming weeks despite being included on their pre-season tour, the Toffees will hope they can put themselves in pole position to sign the 28-year-old.
However, given Fulham’s sale of Palhinha to Bayern has already gone through – with Onana’s departure set to be officially ratified in the coming days [Fabrizio Romano, 18 July] – it’s likely the Cottagers could make the first move for the City midfielder.
Furthermore, vast uncertainty has returned at Goodison Park in recent days following the collapse of Dan Friedkin’s takeover of the club, casting doubt over their ability to fund big-money transfers.
Everton insider Bryan King exclusively told Goodison News on 7 July that the Friedkin Group takeover hit a “stumbling block” due to the money that was owed to 777 Partners.
The sale of Onana to Aston Villa for £50million will surely give the Toffees a significantly better ability to spend on the likes of Phillips this summer, but Blues fans will be hoping this transfer moves into the development stage sooner rather than later.
In other Everton news, an update on Andy Bell and George Downing has emerged after the Friedkin Groups’ takeover collapse.
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