“Kalvin Phillips would suit Liverpool’s midfield. If you are a hardworking, strong midfield player who plays with high intensity – then you’ll suit Liverpool. If you’re more technical then you’d suit Manchester City [better],” Barnes told BonusCodeBets.   

“He won’t necessarily sign for Liverpool because he’s at Leeds and is happy, but in terms of if he’d suit Liverpool – then absolutely!” 

Liverpool might want to sign a new midfielder in the summer, with James Milner approaching the end of his contract. Phillips could provide competition to Fabinho in the defensive midfield role of Jurgen Klopp’s 4-3-3 system.