£3.1m wages update emerges as Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips may become highest earner at West Ham United
Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips may now become the highest earner at West Ham if he moves in January, per West Ham Football.
The reliable London Stadium news outlet claim that club insiders see this loan deal for the England international as a pricey one.
Phillips’ move from Leeds United to Manchester City has not panned out as anyone would’ve wanted due to his fitness and failure to adapt to the system.
They wrote on Twitter: “West Ham would need to pay £3.1m in wages to Kalvin Phillips if he signs on loan from Man City. That would make him West Ham’s highest-paid player this season which could cause its own problems in the squad with regards to pay parity. The loan package has been described by club insiders as ‘a pricey deal’ and just one of many currently being considered by the club.”
Worth considering?
The Hammers must look to avoid signing Phillips as his lack of match sharpness, stemming from limited playing time under Pep Guardiola, poses a significant risk to his immediate impact on West Ham’s squad.
His unfamiliarity with regular competitive football could hinder his ability to seamlessly integrate into the team’s dynamics.
Furthermore, the England international has a history of injury issues, raising concerns about his long-term reliability and fitness.
West Ham’s midfield is already settled, with Edson Alvarez, James Ward-Prowse and Lucas Paqueta performing well, while Tomas Soucek continues to impress.
Disrupting this cohesion by introducing a high-wage player like Phillips could upset the squad dynamics, potentially leading to discontent among existing players regarding pay parity.
Given these factors, West Ham must carefully assess the cost-benefit ratio and consider the potential ramifications on team harmony before proceeding with what has been deemed a pricey loan deal for Phillips.
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