Liverpool outcast Nat Phillips targeted by former club for another loan transfer deal but Reds want permanent move
LIVERPOOL’S centre-half Nat Phillips has emerged as a target for his old club Stuttgart.
The 26-year-old has been made available by the Reds who would prefer a permanent move.
The Bundesliga giants are considering a move, but could seek another loan deal.
Phillips starred for Stuttgart in 2019, when the club played in the German second tier.
After appearing several times, he was called back to Anfield when Jurgen Klopp’s side suffered a defensive injury crisis.
But, following a FA Cup third round tie against Everton, in which he appeared, he was loaned back to Stuttgart, where he made 22 appearances in all competitions.
In the 2020-21 season, Phillips appeared 20 times for Klopp.
His most impressive performance came in a Champions League win over RB Leipzig, when he was awarded the man-of-the-match.
However, after finding first team football hard to come by, he was shipped out on loan to Bournemouth in 2022.
The defender helped the Cherries earn promotion to the Premier League.
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Despite appearing to be surplus to requirements, Phillips may have to wait longer for any move.
The Reds are down to barebones at the back, following an injury to Ibrahima Konate.
While Virgil van Dijk faces a three match ban after he was sent off against Newcastle.