Fulham are reportedly considering a move for Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips in the January transfer window.
A report from 90min has shared some of the potential options the club is considering to try and improve the squad in the upcoming window.
There are some glaring issues in Marco Silva’s Fulham team right now.
Fulham simply aren’t scoring enough goals right now, although Silva will be delighted that Raul Jimenez has finally got off the mark.
There is the looming presence of Bayern Munich in the rearview mirror for Fulham, with Joao Palhinha in their sights.
The Portuguese giant signed a new contract alongside Harrison Reed in September.
That doesn’t mean he can’t leave, but it means the German giants will have to pay top dollar for the 28-year-old.
Replacing Palhinha is going to be next-to-impossible but Fulham are considering a move for Kalvin Phillips in January to fill that potential gap.
Described as ‘unbelievable’ by Kevin-Prince Boateng, the England international is a very good player.
However, his lack of minutes at Man City right now is harming his international future and a move to the Cottage might appeal if Palhinha moves on.
Fulham considering Phillips move in January
The report from 90min suggests that Phillips, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Andre are all on Fulham’s list of potential replacements for Palhinha.
However, it’s unclear whether any of these players will be available in January and if Fulham will let Palhinha go.
The Portuguese was speaking about his failed move in the summer yesterday and said: “I don’t know what will happen in the future.
“I want to keep going the way I’ve been going. Nobody has given me anything throughout my career, everything I’ve achieved is down to my worth, my work.
“I hope it stays that way. I’m 28, but I know I can go higher and I’m looking to the future with that ambition.”
If Fulham do lose Palhinha in January, then Phillips would be a decent replacement.
Signed for £42m by Man City, he would surely be available for a lot less than that considering how little he’s played at the Etihad.
He’s a very capable player but his reputation has been slightly damaged by his lack of minutes.
Breaking into the team ahead of Rodri has proved virtually impossible although when Rico Lewis was picked ahead of him that might have been his sign to move on.
Bringing in Phillips would be a great move for Fulham but keeping Palhinha would be the dream.