That much is quite evident already.

Ultimately, Everton’s endeavours to secure Kalvin Phillips on a loan are chronicled, with successive updates indicating advancement without any discernible shift in circumstances.

Sean Dyche and the Toffees both think highly of the player, and the guy is eager to go. Therefore, an agreement must be reached with the selling club, who will want a high price for a one-year loan.

Thankfully, Fabrizio Romano is available to bring the story to a noteworthy conclusion.

Italian transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano attempted to give the most recent information on Everton’s fruitless attempts to reach a deal with Manchester City in an interview with GIVEMESPORT.

Due to their lack of cash and hectic schedule throughout the season, they are forced to close loan deals in order to close the window. However, Pep Guardiola is unlikely to let the midfield player go for nothing, even if it is just temporarily, considering his salary and the £42 million paid for his services.

It is therefore necessary to assess the 28-year-old’s necessity and determine whether the Toffees’ financial loss would be warranted considering his skill set.

Romano said: “Not only does Everton have an interest in Kalvin Phillips, but Everton is also well-informed about the situation.”

“I still expect Kalvin Phillips to leave Manchester City if they receive a good proposal,” the message continues. “They have already made some contact with people close to the player to be aware of the situation around Kalvin Phillips.”

That’s the idea, then. Everton is intrigued, but nothing has advanced or even approached completion as the story is still in its early stages.

Though he is without a doubt one of the most reliable transfer writers in the business, if not the most, Romano has a peculiar record when it comes to Everton-related news.

After all, he has made a lot of wise decisions, but he has rarely erred so badly for a single club.

First of all, his comments regarding Arnaut Danjuma’s scheduled loan departure in January 2023 turned out to be remarkably wrong, even though it’s likely that he could not have expected such a last-minute turnaround.

Either way, he uttered the now-famous “Here We Go” chant, and Tottenham Hotspur acquired the Dutchman.

The reporter then mentioned two more offensive examples, attesting to the fact that Mohammed Kudus and Luis Diaz were both eager to join the Toffees but ultimately chose to play for West Ham United and Liverpool, respectively.

Even the Yankuba Minteh transfer from this summer fell through since the winger chose Brighton & Hove Albion over Everton, according to reports.

Though his dependability is undeniable, Everton possesses an unpredictable quality that even Romano is unable to predict.