Liverpool defender Nathaniel Phillips opens door to Bournemouth return | OneFootball

Liverpool defender Nathaniel Phillips has left the door open to leaving this week.

Phillips has been up for sale this summer for around £15m after spending the second-half of last season on-loan at Bournemouth.

Bournemouth were understood to be considering reigniting interest in Phillips, though manager Scott Parker has indicated the Cherries are not in a position whereby they can continue to strengthen their group.

But discussing his admiration for the side he helped earn promotion back to the Premier League, he told Saturday's Liverpool matchday programme: "I had a really good time down there and it was good working with Scott Parker.

"He is a good manager to work for. He is very well-planned and meticulous in the way he approaches games. He was always analysing the fine details and knew what he wanted from you as a player and as a team.

"Personally, the experience was great. It was nice to be playing regularly and experiencing a promotion as well was something special."