Liverpool ‘make Kalvin Phillips No1 transfer target’ as they line up £35m transfer raid on Man City

LIVERPOOL are keeping tabs on Manchester City ace Kalvin Phillips ahead of the summer transfer window, reports suggest.

That is according to the , who report that the Reds are preparing a £35million bid for Phillips, who has failed to establish himself at City.

The Merseysiders have turned their attention on the midfielder after dropping out of the transfer bid for Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is prioritising a signing to boost his midfield amid a turbulent campaign.

And the England international is keen on moving to Anfield to reboot his Premier League career after a rough stint at the Etihad.

The 27-year-old joined City last summer following a £50m deal with Leeds.

However, Phillips underwent a shoulder operation in September which ruled him out until mid-season, when the 2022 World Cup kicked off.

The talented No6 still earned an international call-up by Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate and played twice in Qatar.

But Phillips still ended up being frozen out from City following a break in New York with friends.

Manager Pep Guardiola wasn't satisfied with the player's fitness levels upon his return.

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Guardiola even criticised him publicly claiming he returned overweight from the World Cup.

The Spanish tactician then decided to banish him from training because he was out of shape.

Phillips has only managed to start in two games across all competitions but has never featured in Guardiola's starting line-up in the Premier League this season.

The ex-Leeds star has only registered a mere 16 appearances with City so far this term.