Journo: Hammers could go for Liverpool man

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West Ham could swoop for Nat Phillips in January, according to journalist Dean Jones.

The Hammers were linked with a potential swoop to sign the centre-back from the Reds in the summer but ultimately signed both Nayef Aguerd and Thilo Kehrer.

The 25-year-old remains on the books at Anfield but has struggled for minutes thus far this season.

Under Jurgen Klopp, Phillips has made three appearances this season, playing twice in the Premier League, and once in the EFL Cup against Derby County.

While his contract doesn’t expire until 2025, one has to feel that Liverpool would be open to doing business for Phillips in January provided the figures were right.

And Jones believes the Hammers could look to explore a move to sign the rarely-seen ace once the window is back open.

Speaking to GiveMeSport, he said: The strongest interest I guess you could say would be West Ham and Nat Phillips.

“They’ve had a keen eye on him, they’ve had good reports on him and they considered going for him strongly in the summer window. So I can see that one coming around again.”

It remains to be seen if the Irons do aim to improve the defence in January, but one has to wonder if Phillips is the kind of player needed.

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