Calvin Phillips, Getty Images October 10 2025, 15:34

Everton plans to strengthen the center of the midfield during the winter transfer window, and one of the main candidates for the club is Manchester City City Kelvin Phillips, Football Insider reports.

The 29-year-old Englishman is not included in the long-term plans for Pep Guardiola’s coach. Last month, he first went to the field in City for the first time, but his game time remains limited. Last season, Phillips recovered for a long time after the injury, which was why he did not have a stable game practice.

According to the source, the most likely option is to rent, since a complete transfer may be financially difficult for interested clubs.

Earlier it was reported that Everton also plans to continue his contract with Ukrainian defender Vitaliy Mykolenko.