Kalvin Phillips’ long term future in east London is looking highly doubtful, according to reports.

The Manchester City and England midfielder, who made the loan move to West Ham in January, has thus far failed to make a positive impact for David Moyes’ side.

Despite the high expectations following his arrival, Phillips has struggled for form, which has also seen him collect a red card and subsequent suspension.

However, with the recent suspensions both domestically and in Europe for the favoured defensive midfielder Edson Alvarez, it is felt that this is Phillips’ chance to finally deliver and get his career back on track.

According to GIVEMESPORT though, which is quite understandable at this stage, a permanent deal to West Ham this summer is, at this stage, looking unlikely.

“The move to London was expected to help Phillips get his career back on track, with the 28-year-old claiming that it’s allowed him to rediscover the fire in his belly, with Moyes making him feel wanted,” it states in the article by Matt Smith.

“It’s not gone according to plan, with Phillips already being sent off since his move to the capital club, while also watching on from the bench on multiple occasions.

“Moyes is said to be a long-term admirer of the former Leeds midfielder, but it’s certainly no guarantee that the Hammers fight to make the temporary move a permanent one when the summer transfer window opens for business. Phillips will have to show a vast improvement if Moyes and Tim Steidten are going to consider making a play to sign him on a long-term deal, but the 31-cap star could argue that the Scottish manager hasn’t given him enough opportunities to impress.”

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