Kalvin Phillips has sparked bemusement after reportedly offering himself to Barcelona as a replacement for departing legend Sergio Busquets.
Busquets’ move to MLS leaves a significant gap in Barcelona’s midfield. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive midfielders of all time, known for his leadership, calmness, and overall brilliance. Finding a suitable successor will be a challenging task for the Catalan club.
Phillips, appears an unlikely candidate to fill Busquets’ shoes. His loan spell at West Ham was marred by poor performances, costing the Hammers a shot at European football and creating fan unrest with his behaviour. There’s even speculation that his actions contributed to manager David Moyes‘ departure.
Despite these recent setbacks, Phillips reportedly believes he can excel at Barcelona, one of the biggest clubs globally. Spanish outlet Sport claims he has expressed his interest directly to the club.
Many pundits find Phillips’ ambition laughable. They point out the vast difference between his current form and the level Barcelona demands. The situation is likened to Millwall expressing interest in signing Kylian Mbappé, a world-class superstar.
Barcelona’s well-documented financial struggles might be Phillips’ only hope. The club’s need for a cheap option could lead them to consider Phillips, although even a free transfer seems far-fetched for most observers.
With Manchester City, his parent club, seemingly out of the picture and his loan spell at West Ham ending poorly, Phillips’ future remains uncertain. His audacious attempt to join Barcelona is unlikely to bear fruit, leaving him with the task of finding a new club that fits his current abilities. Who knows, he might actually end up at The Den !
Amazing how an enormous ego can completely blindside someone to their true abilities! I honestly don’t think he’d get to warm the bench at Accrington Stanley never mind Barcelona! Surely to goodness this is made up?
A legend in his own mind. Cheerio then.
Maybe go and sit on the bench in Korea with Lingard?
He must be on some strong drugs if he thinks that Barcelona are going to sign him he needs to get real the standard he is at now shows he is finished as a top player unless a miracle happens he showed no signs of improvement in his loan spell with us in fact he got worse every time he played still him thinking Barcelona would sign him gives us something to laugh about
Thanks Benny, now don’t forget to breathe! 😂
Maybe Dagenham & Redbridge might employ him as a Sub.
What has poor Dagenham and Redbridge done to you that you’d wish Phillips on them 🧐😂😂