West Ham have signed England Midfielder Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City for the rest of the season
The England midfielder move is with no option to buy.
Phillips signed a six-year contract when he joined City from Leeds United in a £45m deal in July 2022.
Phillips made just two starts and 16 total Premier League appearances in his 18 months at City as he struggled for game time under manager Pep Guardiola.
A number of other clubs, including Newcastle United, Crystal Palace and Juventus, expressed an interest in him.
The loan signing will come as a boost to Hammers boss David Moyes, who has been eager to strengthen a squad weakened by a succession of injuries.
Lucas Paqueta and Michail Antonio are both out for an extended period, while Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez missed the FA Cup defeat at Championship side Bristol City with a calf problem.
West Ham are sixth in the Premier League and have reached the Europa League knockout rounds which get under way in March.
Phillips, who has 31 England caps and remains a member of Gareth Southgate’s squad, is likely to view the move as an opportunity to get regular playing time and boost his chances of playing at this summer’s European Championship in Germany.
He leaves City having scored just one goal – against Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League.
Phillips made 21 appearances in all competitions last season as City won the Premier League, FA Cup and their first Champions League title to complete a historic Treble.
