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West Brom eye Liverpool transfer for Premier League title winner

Alex is a lifelong Sunderland supporter who's been reporting on Mackem News since April 2025. Indeed, he started working for Breaking Media in April and has since graduated from St Mary's University as a NCTJ Gold Standard-accredited journalist, having completed his Master's degree in Sports Journalism. Alex previously worked for Football League World and has featured on the Roker Report, providing his opinion on all things Sunderland. While getting to the games is tricky, given his job, one of the highlights of his life was watching (and crying) as the Black Cats defeated Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium last season.

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10 Jun 2025, 5:15 am

West Brom will be eyeing Premier League experience now that Ryan Mason has officially taken the reins at The Hawthorns.

The goal for the former Tottenham assistant manager will be a top-six finish, which alluded them last season.

Mason is expected to utilise his Premier League links to strike deals that can be a difference maker in the second tier.

Indeed, the Baggies are eyeing a deal for a Liverpool defender who has lifted the top-flight trophy.

Ryan Mason heads into his first permanent managerial position with West Brom (Credit: Imago)

Mason targets Premier League experience for West Brom

West Brom face a tricky task in securing promotion from the Championship after falling short under Tony Mowbray last term.

Ipswich, Leicester and Southampton return from the Premier League with squads brimming full of talent, while Birmingham City and Wrexham possess financial pulling power.

While the Baggies hierarchy took their time in appointing Mason, they clearly have faith he can improve on last season's disappointment.

The 33-year-old has already been tipped to raid his former employer, with Tottenham's Mikey Moore a realistic target.

Now, West Brom are looking at a move for Liverpool defender Nat Phillips, according to Dood (10 June).

Nat Phillips' 2024/25 Championship statistics	Total
Appearances	32
Goals	1
Assists	3
Clean sheets	5
Clearances	5
Tackles per game	1.2

Phillips helped Derby towards survival (Sofascore)

The ex-journalist and secret football agent claims that the Albion are one of several clubs showing interest in the Premier League title winner.

Phillips will be available this summer (Credit: Imago)

Liverpool make correct call on Phillips' future

Phillips spent last season on loan with Derby County, where he guided the Rams to safety with 32 league appearances.

However, Phillips will likely never play for the Reds again, as shared by Liverpool News, so this would be the perfect time to swoop.

The 28-year-old was part of Jurgen Klopp's Premier League title-winning side in 2019/20 and also lifted the League Cup in 2022.

Albion are a number of clubs showing interest in Nat Phillips#WBA
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News of the centre-back's departure is unsurprising, given the level of quality in Arne Slot's squad.

The Reds will only strengthen this window, meaning that Phillips is essentially obsolete at Anfield.

Phillips would be a decent acquisition for multiple Championship sides and would bulk up the West Brom back line, with Semi Ajayi leaving.

Mason knows what he must do to cement the Baggies as a force next campaign, and Phillips would get the ball rolling.

Nat Phillips