Everton signing Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips makes perfect sense for Sean Dyche’s side.
Dyche has admitted that his next Everton signing will need Premier League experience (Liverpool ECHO, 4 August), and given their strategy of targeting promising players on the back of poor seasons in Iliman Ndiaye and Jasper Lindstrom, Phillips ticks all the boxes for the Toffees.
The 28-year-old was once described as a “machine” by former Blues boss Frank Lampard for his performances representing England at Euro 2020. He became a regular for his country during his time at Leeds United but has seen his career wither away at Manchester City.
He has made 31 appearances for the Premier League champions since he arrived in 2022 and endured an underwhelming loan spell at West Ham United last season.
Everton should make a move for forgotten man Kalvin Phillips
Once an England regular, now on the fringes of Man City desperate for a move to revitalise his career, a move to Goodison Park could be the perfect solution.
Everton are in need of more midfielders, with James Garner a notable absentee from the 3-0 victory against Preston on Saturday and 34-year-old Idrissa Gueye being the Blues’ only other senior option in that department.
Dyche has had to be careful in the transfer market with Everton as the highest-profile documented side affected by the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.
