OFFICIAL: Rhys Williams recalled from Swansea loan

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, the official website of the Championship club has confirmed.

The centre-back was loaned out to the Welsh side last summer but failed to become a regular starter there. He has only made seven appearances for Swansea and has not featured in the league since December 4.

That's why Liverpool's decision to recall him is understandable even though it's not clear if they have plans to loan Williams out again in January.

 is set to leave the club soon. Liverpool have reportedly rejected two bids for the 24-year-old who is valued at ₤15m but they expect the interest in the player to ramp up in the coming weeks.

Liverpool to recall Rhys Williams from loan as Nat Phillips set for January exit (reliability: 5 stars)

 is a player that has been widely expected to move on as soon as possible for 

According to Goal, despite a loan-to-buy offer being turned down by the Reds, Phillips is still expected to leave before the end of this window. 

 had reportedly offered a loan-to-buy deal that was turned down by Liverpool, but 

To prepare for his departure and have enough depth in his absence, the Reds are apparently recalling 

The 20-year-old has made just 6 appearances for 

 this season, so it would make sense to bring him back anyway. 

Liverpool reject ₤7m bid for Nat Phillips - Sky Sports (reliability: 5 stars)

 have already rejected a ₤7 million offer for 

The Reds are in no rush to sell the centre-back who signed a new contract until 2025 last summer.

However, they would be open to letting him go if an acceptable offer arrives. The price tag is reported to be around £15m, with some 

 clubs also contacting Liverpool about the player's availability.

Phillips has already claimed that he would be prepared to leave in search for regular game time.

This season, he's yet to feature in the Premier League, although he appeared in two Champions League fixtures.

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John Harrison

he was the last player of that breed to literally through his body on the line. wasn't the most technically gifted person but had more heart than most. a new age carra, whoever gets him will have a future leader! YNWA

Lfc2theGrave

agree alot better than some give him credit for

bye bye nat phillips you played out of your skin when given the chance and wish him well! once a red always a red (unless you leave for barca 🤣🤣🤣) YNWA

No Rhys won't ever play for us and will be let to leave for free in the summer when his contract runs out

Christian.

We have to buy a few  top , or good  goal scores to settle in before our top  scorers leave ,if we don't I cannot see much hope for us in the Coming seasons. Gloom and Doom maybe BUT??????.

Ernie O'Grady

liverpoolfan1633525488824717123

this is instead of going into market this is were liverpool are now with this owner and manager future not looking great for Liverpool top 4 club at best

The problem is klopp him self look over the last 3 seasons he seems to buy these young players then send out on loan when it comes to transfers and big buys it's down to the manager to tell the owners who he wants other wise they will just ignore him and take money out of the club

OFFICIAL: Rhys Williams recalled from Swansea loan

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