In the race against the January transfer deadline, West Ham United is poised for a flurry of activity as they eye reinforcements for their first-team squad. Renowned journalist Alan Nixon reveals that the Hammers are on the verge of securing a loan deal for England international Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City, providing a significant boost to their midfield options for the remainder of the season.

The deal involves West Ham covering Phillips’s wages for the next five months, along with a bonus fee, although there’s no option to make the move permanent in the summer. But that’s not all – the London Stadium could witness the arrival of another Premier League talent, with West Ham actively pursuing a young forward from Chelsea.

Journalist Ben Jacobs discloses that Chelsea’s Armando Broja is on West Ham’s radar. The Blues are reportedly open to offers for the Albanian striker, making him a tantalizing prospect for the Hammers. Wolverhampton Wanderers and Fulham prefer a loan deal, while West Ham and Aston Villa remain in contention as potential destinations for the promising English-born attacker.

Chelsea is said to consider offers exceeding £35m for Broja, who, despite grappling with a knee injury, showcased his prowess with a notable nine-goal haul during a loan spell at Southampton in the 2021/22 season. Described by U23 scout Antonio Mango as “magnificently unique,” Broja, at 22, could emerge as a long-term project for West Ham manager David Moyes.

While the move may carry some risk given Broja’s injury history and fluctuating form, the Hammers seem ready to embrace the challenge, signaling an exciting chapter in their January transfer pursuits.