Wolves have revived their interest in Man City midfielder Kalvin Phillips | OneFootball

Wolverhampton Wanderers are seeking midfield reinforcement and are eyeing an old name on their shortlist.

According to the Daily Mail, Wolves have revived their interest in Kalvin Phillips.

Wolves are exploring a deal for this month to bring the Manchester City star to the Molineux Stadium. Interestingly, the two clubs face each other this weekend.

Wolves had discussed a move for the fit-again 30-year-old last month.

They believe his experience can help as they brace themselves for late interest in Joao Gomes and Andre.

Phillips has played only once this season due to injuries. Even when fit, his form has been worrisome.

The Englishman has struggled since his big move, losing confidence and failing to replicate his previous levels.

Even when he went on loans to find his groove again, it proved futile. He looked like a shadow of his old self.

Still, Phillips will be hoping that a move to Wolves can revive his flailing career, and should be pushing to leave and play.

However, from Wolves’ perspective, this is a move that makes little sense and carries enormous risk.

Phillips would not represent an upgrade on what Rob Edwards already has. If anything, he would be a clear downgrade.

Wolves are fighting for their Premier League lives and cannot afford sentimental gambles on reputation alone.

Phillips is older, increasingly injury-prone, and has spent the best part of three years short on match sharpness and confidence.

That is a dangerous profile for a club desperate for reliability, energy and durability in midfield.

Wolves need legs, intensity and players who can cope with the relentless physical demands of a relegation scrap. Phillips offers none of that right now.

His struggles have not been fleeting but prolonged, across multiple environments and managers, suggesting this is not simply a case of needing minutes.

Banking on him rediscovering his Leeds United form in the middle of a survival battle would be reckless.

For a club already walking a tightrope, downgrading the midfield for a fading, fragile option would border on self-sabotage.