Kalvin Phillips completes West Ham loan from Man City but long-term future still in doubt

Kalvin Phillips has completed his move to West Ham, joining on-loan from Manchester City.

talkSPORT understands that the Hammers will pay a loan fee between £5million and £6m, while also covering all of the midfielder’s £160,000-a-week wages.

However, Phillips' long-term future remains unresolved after the deal was completed without an option to buy in the summer.

The 28-year-old joined City in 2022 from boyhood club Leeds for £45million, but it has not worked out for him at the Etihad.

This season, Phillips has played just 93 minutes in the Premier League, while in his debut campaign he made only 21 appearances in all competitions, starting just four matches.

Pep Guardiola has publicly admitted it’s a good time for the midfielder to leave, having been unable to break into the starting XI even when first-choice defensive midfielder Rodri has been unavailable.

Phillips will be delighted to be able to showcase himself at the London Stadium, with a place in England’s Euro 2024 squad at stake if he can impress Gareth Southgate.

“I’m really pleased to be here,” said the Yorkshireman, who will wear the No.11 shirt. “There’s always been a lot of speculation about me moving to West Ham, so I’m really excited to get going now.

“There’s so much to look forward to in the second half of the season for the Club and I can’t wait to be part of it.

“There’s an unbelievable group here and if I can come in and add the quality that I know I’m capable of, I’m sure we can give the West Ham fans plenty to be excited about between now and the end of the season."

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