Roy Hodgson: Crystal Palace would benefit from Kalvin Phillips loan

Heinrich Griessel
16 January 2024

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson admits he would enjoy having Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips at the club on a loan deal.

England international Phillips looks set to leave City this month having not managed a single start in the Premier League all season.

Hodgson admits a permanent move for the 28-year-old is probably beyond Palace's finances, but he believes a temporary switch could suit all parties, especially with Euro 2024 on the horizon.

"He's a good player," said Hodgson.

"I would like to think that if Kalvin Phillips is available and a possibility for the club - once again, there will be financial restrictions, who knows whether the club feels they will be able to afford that - but if you're talking about the level of player, I don't feel there will be many managers who would not say 'yeah, we will be really happy to have him come to the club'.

"As far as I'm concerned, it's a name that's out there. All we know, like most other clubs, is that there is a possibility that Manchester City will either sell him or loan him.

"If they are purely going to sell him, then I don't think we will be in the market. If they're going to loan him, I would like to think that we could possibly put our hand up and push ourselves forward.

"What we could then of course offer is the chance to play regular football in the Premier League in the build-up to what will be a very important summer for England and for him.

"We might not be the only club in that position, so at the end of the day, a lot will have to happen before we find out where Kalvin Phillips is going to end up if he's going to go anywhere."

Palace head to Everton on Wednesday night for an FA Cup replay following the turgid 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park a fortnight ago.

Hodgson confirmed Michael Olise is still sidelined, and will also miss the weekend trip to Arsenal.