The England international will leave City this summer after a disappointing six month loan at West Ham this past season.
Sky Sports says Everton are showing interest and Phillips could once again be available for loan.
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Everton are looking at the midfielder, but adds that Manchester City prefer to sell him.
But Everton's financial woes make it difficult to pull off a permanent transfer. They are therefore investigating the possibilities of taking Phillips on-loan next season.