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West Ham Set For Phillips Reunion In Championship

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Kalvin Phillips, remember him?

Well, it could be that West Ham are set to face our former disaster loan signing in the Championship next season.

That’s because Sheffield United have approached Manchester City to explore the possibility of signing the £50 million midfielder.

Wilder Wants Phillips Reunion

Phillips spent the second half of last season on loan with the Blades and developed a strong relationship with manager Chris Wilder, despite his playing time being curtailed by injury.

The midfielder’s career has nosedived since his big-money move from Leeds United to Manchester City and he remains a long way from the player who once partnered Declan Rice in Gareth Southgate’s England midfield.

Wilder, however, is keen to be reunited with Phillips and believes he can help revive the midfielder’s fortunes.

West Ham Spell Was One To Forget

Phillips’ loan spell at West Ham was nothing short of a disaster.

His brief time at the London Stadium was littered with mistakes, disciplinary issues and poor performances.

Many supporters will also remember the incident where he swore at West Ham fans while boarding the team bus following a match.

Now, with Sheffield United exploring a permanent move, there is every chance Phillips could find himself lining up against the Hammers next season as he looks to get his injury-hit career back on track.

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Kris Gonzo (commonly known to the West Ham community as Gonzo) is the co-founder of Hammers Chat (established 2014) and the lead video content creator and columnist for Claret and Hugh.

With over a decade of professional sports media experience, he is a frequent West Ham United analyst and contributor for Sky Sports News, BBC Football Focus, and BBC Radio 5 Live. He previously served as an official video and content creator for West Ham United FC during the club's tenure at Upton Park and featured in the official documentary commemorating the historic final game at the Boleyn Ground.

A lifelong Hammer since the legendary 10-0 victory over Bury, when he isn't providing daily match analysis on the Hammers Chat YouTube Channel or broadcasting on X (@GONZObignose), he can be found walking his dog and restoring classic pinball machines.

2 comments

  • Taffyhammer says:

    Great news for us if Blades can load themselves with Kalvin. Truly a burden for any club.

  • Deano says:

    Watch out for the news story linking him with a return to us

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