Liverpool defender Nat Phillips could leave the Merseyside club on loan before deadline day next week, according to journalist Ian Doyle.
Taking to the Echo’s latest Q&A, the Reds reporter was asked about a rumour involving a loan move for the 25-year-old, who was otherwise expected to leave on a permanent transfer this month.
“Well, there’s definitely interest in Phillips from a number of clubs and Liverpool are expecting it to become concrete before Tuesday’s deadline,” Doyle said.
“That’s why the Reds chose to recall Rhys Williams from his loan at Blackpool as extra cover.
“It would be slightly surprising if it’s a loan again, but Phillips is under contract for a few years yet and possibly time in the shop window will aid a sale in the summer. We shouldn’t rule it out.”
Phillips could leave on loan
This would be ridiculous management from Liverpool.
Williams being recalled from his loan spell where he had been developing, was already a poor decision. This was with the assumption that Phillips would be leaving on a permanent deal.
However, this proposition has been made far worse by the fact that the 25-year-old could end up being sent out on his own loan spell again, instead. Essentially, they would be recalling one loan player for another.
Every time the Reds have needed cover, the centre-back has stepped up to the plate.
Therefore, having earned his chance to compete for first-team football, it was only fair for Liverpool to grant Phillips his move away. As painful as it was going to be, it was always going to happen.
However, if the club end up sending Phillips out on loan instead, whilst Williams rots on the bench, there should be uproar at Kirkby.
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