West Ham United boss David Moyes is understood to be a huge fan of Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips.
The Hammers need to have a number of midfield targets in mind for this summer.
Declan Rice looks set to move on and Tomas Soucek could even leave too amid questions over his future.
The London Evening Standard report that Manchester City’s Phillips is one name on the radar.
It’s suggested that West Ham boss Moyes is a huge fan of Phillips and would like to bring him to East London.
There is some internal debate though as it’s claimed that the West Ham hierarchy have concerns over Phillips and his injury record.
Phillips hasn’t enjoyed the best season since joining City from Leeds United in a £45million deal last summer.
A summer exit may be on the cards and West Ham aren’t exactly alone in targeting Phillips.
The Sun claimed in March that Newcastle are one of three teams in the race to sign Phillips, alongside West Ham and Leeds.
The Magpies will have major pulling power this summer and can pose a real threat to West Ham’s hopes of a deal.
David Moyes’ future could be key to Kalvin Phillips pursuit
It sounds like Moyes is convinced by Phillips whereas other decision-makers inside West Ham aren’t so sure.
This is important in the context of Phillips to West Ham because Moyes’ future isn’t exactly certain.
The Scot has come under huge pressure this season and could leave West Ham at the end of the season.
If that is the case, it’s hard to see West Ham going ahead with a move for Phillips after an injury-hit campaign.
Moyes staying would make a deal more likely, but you can be sure that City will command big money for the England ace even after a poor season.
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