WEST HAM are interested in securing loan deals for England duo Kalvin Phillips and Emile Smith Rowe, according to reports.
Boss David Moyes wants to bolster his squad ahead of the January transfer deadline.
The Hammers are set for a busy second half of the season, as they compete in the Premier League and in Europe.
Following Lucas Paqueta’s recent calf injury, Moyes is eager to recruit a new attacking midfielder.
Arsenal star Smith Rowe would fit the bill, having struggled for game time during the last 18 months.
The 23-year-old did not start a single Premier League game last season as he battled injuries.
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This term he has started just once in the Prem, being limited to just 137 minutes in the league.
According to The Guardian, the Hammers have enquired about Smith Rowe’s availability.
The attacking midfielder has earned three England caps, but has not featured for Gareth Southgate’s side since March 2022.
West Ham are also keen on Manchester City outcast Kalvin Phillips.
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The East Londoners tried to sign the midfielder in January 2022 during his final season at Leeds.
Moyes, 60, remains a fan of the 28-year-old, whose regular England squad spot could be under threat.
City are claimed to be demanding a £7million loan fee for Phillips, who they bought for £45m in July 2022.
The Hammers are hoping to negotiate the loan fee down as the window nears its conclusion.
But they could face competition from the likes of Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Newcastle and Crystal Palace.
Phillips has played just 89 minutes of Premier League football across four cameos this season.
Last month, Guardiola said of the out-of-favour midfielder: “I don’t know what’s going to happen. I feel so sorry for my decision for him. I’ve said that many times.
“He doesn’t deserve what has happened to him and I’m so sorry.
“The only thing I can say about him is I am asking for good personalities and characters and he is a perfect example. And after that I have to give him something and I didn’t do that.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
