Liverpool have currently offloaded more players than they have made new signings in this transfer window, and they could be about to see another player leave the club.
According to a report from James Pearce in a recent transfer analysis report, the Reds could have a dilemma on their hands with Nat Phillips. The 23-year-old has attracted some interest from several clubs, with Bristol City named as one team vying for his services.
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Liverpool could be tempted to send the reserve player out on loan or even cash in on a permanent move. Phillips transferred to the club’s youth side from Bolton under-23s back in 2016 but, in his four years at the club, he has only made one senior appearance.
The Bolton-born defender featured in Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Everton during their FA Cup run last season. Aside from his appearance in a youthful side that day, he has failed to break into Jurgen Klopp’s first team (via Transfermarkt).
Some fans are debating whether the centre-back has a future with the club, with one supporter saying there’s ‘no excuses’ for clubs not to pay cash upfront for Phillips. Another feels that a move away from Anfield was ‘always gonna happen’ due to his lack of game-time with the senior squad.
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Read more replies from the Anfield faithful here:
I dont rate nat Phillips but are we gonna sign a CB
— Thomas (@TMLFC19) September 2, 2020
Got what it takes to be our 4th choice CB, and he’d be a “home-grown” player as well
— Matt Green (@GreenyLFC19) September 2, 2020
He’s always looked pretty steady when called on he wasn’t a bad bit of business really was he
— Mr Red (@SpectrumAudioRJ) September 2, 2020
Was always gonna happen. Surprised Stuttgart aren’t having a pop.
— James Thrillner (@MichiganLfc) September 2, 2020
35m !!! Cash upfront, no excuses after his performance Vs Everton
— Smokey (@RedWayYNWA) September 2, 2020
Where’s the nat Philips money James
— Luke O Shea (@shea_luke) September 2, 2020
Do you think Liverpool should keep or sell Nat Phillips? Join the conversation in the comments below…
