Defender undergoing medical after Liverpool agreement to a loan deal
Nathaniel Phillips has moved to Derby County on Loan
Liverpool defender Nathaniel Phillips is set to join Derby County on loan, according to reports by James Pearce. The 27-year-old is currently undergoing his medical with the Championship club ahead of the temporary move. This loan deal does not include an option or obligation to buy, indicating that Phillips remains a part of Liverpool's long-term plans.
Phillips, who earns a reported £65,000 per week, has been with Liverpool since 2016. However, he has struggled to secure a regular spot in the first team, mainly due to the competition in the squad. With the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, and Ibrahima Konate ahead of him in the pecking order, Phillips has found playing time hard to come by.
With this move, it appears that Joe Gomez is likely to stay at Anfield despite rumors linking him with a move away. The fact that Gomez was training with the squad, as reported by James Pearce, suggests that he is part of Jurgen Klopp's plans for the season.
Just a few days ago, there were reports linking Gomez with a move to Crystal Palace. However, if Liverpool were willing to let Phillips leave on loan, it indicates that they see Gomez as a crucial part of their squad. Keeping the versatile defender is essential for Liverpool, as it would have left them short at the back with just van Dijk, Quansah , and Konate as the only recognized center-backs.
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