Phillips seemed to have the perfect profile, a member of Jurgen Klopp’s impressive squad in need of matches but like many others from the EPL he has struggled with the different demands of playing for Celtic
Rodgers made it clear it clear that he needed an experienced central defender, it wasn’t a position for projects with Celtic 365 understanding that the deal to bring Phillips to Celtic Park has been completed tonight.
With no travel or employment issues a deal should be fairly straightforward which could allow the 26-year-old to be training with the Celtic squad before the match at Ibrox on Sunday.