David Moyes has admitted West Ham had a bid rejected for Manchester Metropolis midfielder Kalvin Phillips earlier than he left Leeds.
Manchester Metropolis just lately introduced the signing of Phillips from Leeds, with the Daily Mail reporting that the charge was within the area of £45m.
The England worldwide left Leeds after a disappointing season, the place they scraped Premier League survival on the ultimate day.
Phillips was additionally linked with a transfer to West Ham, and Moyes has now admitted the membership had a bid of over £45m turned down for the 26-year-old.
“We bid greater than that. We’re attempting to be aggressive with the massive groups. If we will’t, now we have to seek out one other method of maintaining with them,” stated Moyes, talking to the Daily Mail concerning Phillips’ transfer to Manchester Metropolis.
Phillips would have made a formidable partnership with present West Ham star Declan Rice, with the pair already proving themselves while enjoying for England.
Sadly for West Ham, Manchester Metropolis are a extra engaging prospect for a number of causes. The wages they’re able to supply will likely be astronomical, and also you’re nearly assured to elevate a trophy on the finish of the season.
Champions League can be one thing West Ham are unable to supply as of but, however they’ll be pushing to compete for the highest 4 subsequent season.
