Everton in Limbo Over Kalvin Phillips Amid Dan Friedkin Transfer Drama
Kalvin Phillips might be purchased from Manchester City by Dan Friedkin this summer, but that doesn't necessarily mean he'll join Everton.
On July 2, GiveMeSport reported that Dan Friedkin is interested in signing England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, but for his Italian club, Roma, not Everton.
Despite strong links between Phillips and Everton, given his uncertain future at Manchester City, Friedkin’s pending takeover of the English club adds complexity to the situation. Phillips’ departure from Manchester City appears imminent after a failed loan move to West Ham. It’s unclear which of Friedkin’s clubs, if any, Phillips will join this summer [La Repubblica, June 22].
Everton fans argue that their club needs Phillips more than Roma, given their challenging season and struggles with points deductions for Profit and Sustainability breaches. These issues saw Everton embroiled in a relegation battle, although they ultimately finished clear of danger. Fans hope Friedkin’s takeover will mark a new beginning.
Friedkin has owned Roma since 2020, and while his takeover at Everton is not yet official, his agreement with Farhad Moshiri is expected to be approved soon [Gazzetta dello Sport, June 15].
Both Everton’s manager Sean Dyche and Roma’s manager Daniele De Rossi are reportedly fans of Phillips. The decision might come down to Phillips himself, who could see a move abroad as beneficial. However, Friedkin will likely have the final say, deciding whether to make a high-profile signing at Everton or to continue building at Roma [Daily Mail, June 20].
In other news, Everton could potentially secure a £100 million fee for Jarrad Branthwaite next summer.
