Sean Dyche wants Kalvin Phillips at Everton

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Everton manager Sean Dyche could get Kalvin Phillips "back to his best" if he signs on loan for the club, according to Alex Crook.

Speaking with Sam Matterface and Darragh MacAnthony (23 July, 10:54) the talkSPORT journalist said that the Toffees bringing Phillips to Goodison Park is a possibility if Manchester City will permit a loan deal.

Crook also highlighted that Dyche could be the manager to unlock Phillips' potential once again, with the England midfielder failing to impress at both City and on loan at West Ham last season.

On Everton's transfer targets, Crook said: "Kalvin Phillips is a possibility on loan, if City are willing to loan him out again.

"It didn't work out at all coming down to London with West Ham, but he can stay in the North West and I think Sean Dyche actually is the type of manager who might get Phillips somewhere back to his best."

Kalvin Phillips could be unlocked if Everton transfer goes through It's clear to see that Phillips needs a fresh start after two torrid years at Manchester City, and it's even more clear that a sizeable hole has just opened up in defensive midfield at Goodison Park.

Amadou Onana's move to Aston Villa for PS50million has now been confirmed by the club [22 July], and bringing in Phillips as a replacement in front of the back four, albeit on loan, could prove to be a shrewd acquisition.

Sean Dyche has been tipped to potentially get the best out of Kalvin Phillips at Everton Being tasked with shielding a rock-solid Toffees defence, rather than trying to displace the world's best player in his position - Rodri - Phillips may be exactly what Dyche needs to make his side tick next season.

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A disastrous loan spell to West Ham after hardly kicking a ball at City did damage his reputation somewhat, but with a pre-season under his belt at Goodison, both Phillips and Dyche could reap the rewards if a loan move is sealed in the coming days [TEAMtalk, 22 July].

In other Everton news, Tony Bellew told talkSPORT which player he wants to see stay at Goodison Park next season.