An escape route for Kalvin Phillips? Liverpool emerge as unlikely transfer suitors for Man City midfield outcast

• Liverpool enter race to sign Phillips
• Phillips continues to remain out of favour at Man City
• Reds wanted to sign the midfielder in the summer

WHAT HAPPENED? The 27-year-old midfielder, who has appeared in just five matches for the Cityzens this season, is reportedly considering making a move away from the club in January in search of regular first-team appearances.

And now, the Mirror reports that Liverpool have emerged as unlikely transfer suitors for the English international and could make a January move for him.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: The Reds reportedly were interested in signing the City outcast during the summer transfer window but they never officially launched a bid for the player. Instead, they added players like Alex Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch to their midfield.

IN THREE PHOTOS:

Getty Images

Carabao Cup

Manchester City

MCI

17 Dec 202514:30

Brentford

BRE

Premier League

Tottenham

TOT

20 Dec 202512:30

Liverpool

LIV

Getty Images

Getty

WHAT NEXT? Other than Jurgen Klopp's side, Bayern Munich and Newcastle United are also keeping an eye on Phillips' situation and could make an offer in the upcoming transfer window.