Writing on his Patreon, reliable club insider ExWHUemployee has shared an update on West Ham’s transfer plans involving Liverpool defender Nathaniel Phillips.
The Lowdown: West Ham eye moves…
As the January transfer window deadline approaches, the Irons and manager David Moyes are said to be eyeing much-needed additions in east London with the acquisition of a centre-back having come as real a goal for the club.
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Kurt Zouma returned to action against Manchester United yesterday afternoon after recovering from a serious hamstring injury, but despite his previously anticipated return, the club have still been linked with a new defender.
Liverpool’s Phillips is one name who repeatedly keeps emerging as Ex provides some information.
The Latest: Ex makes Phillips claim…
Writing on his Patreon, Ex says the Englishman is still a target for Moyes and the club alongside the likes of Burnley’s James Tarkowski.
As well as this, the insider claims a possible ‘loan with view to buy deal’ is currently ‘being discussed’.
Moyes is apparently targeting a left-sided central defender specifically with the Scotsman earmarking Phillips as a candidate.
The Verdict: Get it done?
The 6 foot 2 powerhouse would undoubtedly be a brilliant signing on those kinds of terms, especially going by his numbers for Liverpool last season and praise from Jurgen Klopp.
He averaged a brilliant 4.8 clearances per 90 over his Premier League appearances when playing regularly over 2020/2021, far more than any Reds player in that time (WhoScored).
Liverpool’s manager raved over the 24-year-old at the back end of last season, calling him ‘absolutely incredible’ and an ‘aerial monster’ to the press (Goal).
With plaudits like these, signing him on loan with a view to buy could be a real snip.
In other news: Insider says West Ham agreement for ‘world class’ £17.1m striker is ‘there to be done’, find out more here.