Virals: Nat Phillips ‘may well depart’ during summer transfer window

Liverpool central defender Nat Phillips could be on the way out of Anfield this summer.

The 24-year-old emerged as an unlikely hero for Jurgen Klopp’s side as the Reds rallied to finish third in the Premier League in 2020/21.

However, the Bolton-born ace could be amongst the departures on Merseyside as the club looks to raise funds for potential incomings.

That is according to a detailed from Goal, as cited by LFC Transfer Room on Twitter.

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The report also cites possible moves away for Xherdan Shaqiri, Neco Williams, Divock Origi and Takumi Minamino whilst suggesting any incomings will be young prospects as opposed to established stars – ruling out deals for Saul Niguez, Youri Tielemans and Federico Chiesa.

Last season Phillips earned an average Sofascore rating of 7.19 from 17 Premier League outings.

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Perhaps most worryingly in recent days is the various reports seemingly suggesting further signings could be limited, if at all, this summer.

Having already raised upwards of £30million and with more still to come, many Kopites rightly expected the squad to be bolstered as a result in order to equip Klopp with the tools to challenge once again.

In terms of Phillips, in truth, the defender’s stock will never be higher and with opportunities likely to be in short supply this season, a move may suit all parties.

With an asking price set at £15million – the transfer kitty would be pushing the £70million mark before too long.