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title: "West Ham United: Alan Hutton thrilled over Nathaniel Phillips transfer claim"
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author: "Emilio Galantini"
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published: "2021-12-02T18:35:02Z"
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# West Ham United: Alan Hutton thrilled over Nathaniel Phillips transfer claim

**Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/west-ham-are-working-on-signing-the-perfect-dawson-replacement-as-source-issues-brilliant-12m-update-pundit/), [BBC Radio 5 Live pundit](https://icdb.tv/stats/3725/Alan-Hutton) Alan Hutton has been left thrilled by a West Ham transfer claim involving Liverpool defender Nathaniel Phillips.**

### The Lowdown: West Ham line up Phillips move…

As per [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-west-ham-lay-groundwork-to-sign-monster-phillips-as-price-tag-revealed/), it appears that Irons manager David Moyes is targeting the Reds powerhouse, who has found game-time difficult to come by this season. Starting 15 Premier League games under Jurgen Klopp last year, the 24-year-old has been restricted to just 46 minutes across all competitions so far this term ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/381527/History/Nathaniel-Phillips)).

[West Ham developments](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/west-ham-developments-2/)

He has duly been linked with a move away in January, and West Ham are apparently [lining up a move](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-west-ham-lay-groundwork-to-sign-monster-phillips-as-price-tag-revealed/) to sign him for Moyes. As per [Football Insider sources](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-west-ham-lay-groundwork-to-sign-monster-phillips-as-price-tag-revealed/), the groundwork is being laid for a potential winter deal as the Hammers eye cover for injured defender Angelo Ogbonna, and it is believed that a fee as small as £12m could be enough to get the deal done.

### The Latest: Hutton approves…

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/west-ham-are-working-on-signing-the-perfect-dawson-replacement-as-source-issues-brilliant-12m-update-pundit/), former Premier League defender Hutton has been left thrilled by the development, voicing his approval of the prospective move. He said:

*““Moyes’ transfer record has been brilliant since he’s been at the club.*

*“I think this fits the bill – a young player who’s got that experience and big-game experience. He’s still got a lot to learn but I think under the likes of David Moyes you can learn as you go along.*

*“He’s that type of guy, he’s building something for the future. I think the West Ham team are very strong at the moment. There’s a lot young players in there who are doing unbelievably well. I think Phillips would fit that bill.*

*“The price is great and for a guy so young, there’s a lot of room there for improvement. There could be a sell-on fee.*

*“There’s so much going in the right direction for him so I see that as being a good move. Jurgen Klopp, with the amount he has got back fit now, Konate’s come in as well, it is going to be limited game time for Phillips.*

*“It might suit all parties.”*

### The Verdict: Bang on…

As Phillips searches for more game-time and West Ham scour the market for greater depth, this transfer would certainly come as a win-win for both the Irons and Liverpool, just as Hutton has intimated.

A fee of £12m is arguably too good to turn down, especially for a player who averaged more [aerial duels won per 90 and clearances made](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/381527/History/Nathaniel-Phillips) than any of West Ham’s current defenders last season ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/29/Show/England-West-Ham)).

Homegrown, fairly young and with it all to prove, Phillips could certainly come as an astute January option and possible alternative to Craig Dawson. Lauded as a ‘[monster](https://talksport.com/football/782338/messi-jurgen-klopp-nathaniel-philips-liverpool-west-ham/)‘ by Klopp, the centre-half may well be what West Ham are seeking.

***In other news: Newman also eyeing West Ham bid to sign 129-goal ‘big name’ striker, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-united-rob-newman-weighing-gabriel-barbosa-offer/)***