Liverpool 'start conversation' with Man City over Kalvin Phillips — Romano

“Liverpool started the conversation to be informed on the situation of another player, who is Kalvin Phillips,” Fabrizio Romano told Kick.

“It’s true that Liverpool asked about the situation of Kalvin Phillips because the priority of the player has always been to stay at Manchester City and fight for his place at City.

“But then, at the moment, there is no concrete negotiation club to club.”

The England international signed for City last summer for £42m but has so far failed to establish himself as a regular at the Etihad. The 27-year-old made just 21 appearances for the Citizens in his first season there.