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West Ham have agreed a deal with Manchester City to sign England midfielder Kalvin Phillips on loan for the rest of the season,with an option to make the move permanent in the summer.
Phillips, 28, signed a six-year contract when he arrived at City from Leeds in a £45m deal in July 2022.
However, he has struggled under Pep Guardiola and has only started twice this term in all competitions.
Phillips, who is also interesting Juventus, now appears set to have a medical in London later this week.
Numerous clubs had expressed an interest in the player but City’s demand for a sizable loan fee has dissuaded clubs such as Newcastle from pursuing Phillips.
Phillips, who remains a member of Gareth Southgate’s England squad, is flying back to the UK today with the rest of the City squad from a warm-weather training camp in Abu Dhabi.
The temporary recruitment of Phillips will come as a boost to Hammers boss David Moyes, who has been eager to strengthen a squad weakened by a succession of injuries.
Meanwhile, Phillips, who has started just two games in the English top flight in 18 months, is likely to view it as an opportunity to showcase his talents prior to this summer’s European Championship in Germany.