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Keifer MacDonald

Galatasaray named as 'frontrunners' to secure late transfer for Liverpool defender

Nat Phillips could depart Liverpool by the end of the January transfer window - with reports linking Turkish giants Galatasaray with a late move for the defender.

Bolton-born Phillips has only featured five times for Liverpool so far this season and, after missing out on a permanent move away from Merseyside in the summer, he could join the Super League side if they meet the Reds' valuation of roughly £10m.

The Athletic report that a number of different deals are being explored, including a loan until the end of the current campaign, with Galatasaray labelled as the "frontrunners".

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Phillips spent the second half of the 2021-22 season on loan at then-Championship side Bournemouth, who he helped secure a return to the Premier League. However, despite interest from the Cherries and European clubs like Benfica, he was unable to secure a move away from Anfield during the summer.

With Virgil van Dijk currently sidelined with injury, it is understood the return of Rhys Williams from his loan spell at Blackpool has opened the door for Phillips to leave before Tuesday's deadline.

While there may be exits from Liverpool before the transfer window closes, there are unlikely to be any incomings.

Speaking after his side's FA Cup exit at the hands of Brighton, Reds boss Klopp told beIN Sports: “No, no, nothing will happen in this transfer window. That’s it, all good.”

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