Liverpool have reportedly received an ‘approach’ for central defender Nat Phillips from PSV Eindhoven.
The Dutch Eredivisie table toppers are believed to have ‘joined the race’ to sign the 24-year-old alongside Watford and West Ham.
Having stepped into the breach when Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip and Joe Gomez were injured last season, Phillips has fallen down the pecking order once again at Anfield.
Expected to leave the club should worthwhile offers be forthcoming, a report from Football Insider, as cited on Twitter, has claimed that PSV have thrown their hat into the ring.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE! 🚨
– PSV have made an approach to sign Liverpool defender Nat Phillips. 💬
– Reds have given £12m-rated centre-back green light to leave. ✅
– Watford had £7m bid rejected, West Ham also keen. ✍
Full Story: https://t.co/HlZg9HYHj9#LFC #PSV #WHUFC #WatfordFC pic.twitter.com/eyC2x39sMN
— Football Insider (@footyinsider247) January 18, 2022
The report claims that Liverpool have given the former VfB Stuttgart loanee the ‘green light’ to leave Merseyside.
This season Phillips has made just four appearances for Jurgen Klopp’s side compared to 20 outings last term.
READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT
Valued at £7.2million and under contract until 2025 (Transfermarkt), the Reds certainly hold a position of strength regarding the defender’s future.
However, having stood up to be counted last term and staying put for the first half of the current campaign, the club are unlikely to stand in the Englishman’s way should anything close to the £12-15million valuation arrive.
Already a proven performer at Premier League level and with added European experience, Phillips would be a superb capture for PSV or any other top club.
