• Due to his success and significant price, Kalvin Phillips is a midfield player for West Ham, thus the team will have to make an expensive choice about his contract.Due to his few starts and recent red card, Phillips’ transfer to London has not gone as expected, casting question on his long-term stay with the Hammers.West Ham may want to sign Mandela Keita, a loanee from Royal Antwerp, in the summer if Phillips doesn’t make a strong enough impression.

    After an unsuccessful stint at the Etihad Stadium, West Ham United signed England international Kalvin Phillips on loan from Manchester City during the January transfer window. Journalist Ben Jacobs has since told GIVEMESPORT that the Hammers will need to decide whether to make a deal for the international player at value.

    Since Phillips made the decision to join Pep Guardiola’s Man City team and leave his childhood club, Leeds United, it has been a difficult few years for him. It was always going to be hard for the Yorkshire-born midfielder to play frequently at the Etihad when he was up against Rodri for a starting berth.

    In the January transfer window, Phillips moved on loan to West Ham after failing to get minutes, but things haven’t worked out as planned. Despite several underwhelming performances, David Moyes has been hesitant to promise him a starting spot. The 28-year-old’s dismal showing so far this season is further highlighted by the fact that he was left out of Gareth Southgate’s most recent England selection.

    West Ham must decide what to do with Phillips.

    As per Sky Sports, Phillip’s pay will be paid by West Ham while he is at the London Stadium. The Hammers will not have the opportunity to extend the arrangement.The England international is said to be making £150,000 per week, which is a substantial salary for a player who isn’t sure to start for Moyes.

Kalvin Phillips’ statistics on his West Ham United debut
Accurate passes percentage 83
Touches 51
Tackles won percentage 25
Duels lost 5
Errors leading to a goal 1
Correct as of 22/03/2024

With Moyes making him feel desired, Phillips, 28, says that moving to London has helped him to reignite the fire in his belly and help him get his career back on track. Not everything has gone as planned; since joining the capital club, Phillips has already been sent off and has often watched from the bench.

Although Moyes is said to be a longtime fan of the former Leeds midfielder, there’s no assurance that the Hammers would want to turn the loan into a permanent arrangement when the summer transfer market opens. If Moyes and Tim Steidten are considering making a move to sign Phillips on a long-term contract, he will need to demonstrate a significant improvement, but the 31-cap star may argue that the Scottish manager hasn’t given him enough chances to shine.

Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo smiling and the West Ham United badge

Before the transfer market reopens, West Ham United has its eyes set on Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo.

Ben Jacobs: Phillips’ Prospects of a Long-Term Change in the Balance

According to Jacobs, Phillips’ form now puts his prospects of signing a permanent deal with the Hammers in jeopardy. He still has time to win West Ham over, the journalist continues, but whether or not he signs a long-term contract will mostly depend on his price tag. Speaking with Jacobs, it was said…

Although I believe it’s a compelling story, Leeds isn’t currently considering Kalvin Phillips. In the end, salaries are the primary cause of it. Phillips needs more playing time. He still has plenty of time to settle in and win West Ham over, but his prospects of making a permanent transfer to the club remain rather uncertain for form reasons. However, the primary issue with Philips remains the same as it was throughout the loan discussion: cost. Ultimately, West Ham and Manchester City were unable to come to an agreement on an option to purchase a number, and in the next summer, West Ham will have to decide if they believe a deal can be made for Philips at value.”

Phillips Alternative Is Being Lined Up by West Ham

The Hammers may look for options during the summer transfer window if they believe Phillips hasn’t shown enough to merit a permanent transfer or if they are priced out of a deal for him. Although it was evident in January that adding more bodies to the center of the park was a top priority, they could be shorthanded if the England international decides to return to Manchester City after his loan period.

Mandela Keita, a Royal Antwerp loanee whose parent club is OH Leuven, is a player West Ham is eager to acquire when the market opens, according to sources. Since Keita is one of Belgium’s most interesting young players, expanding the midfield is expected to be a top objective.

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