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title: "Alan Hutton tips Nat Phillips to replace West Ham man long-term"
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published: "2021-12-01T17:00:00Z"
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# Alan Hutton tips Nat Phillips to replace West Ham man long-term

Former Premier League defender Alan Hutton has tipped Liverpool ace, Nat Phillips, to act as a long-term replacement at [West Ham](https://readwestham.com/2021/12/01/virals-west-ham-target-gabriel-barbosa-wants-epl-switch/).

The 24-year-old has once again been [linked](https://www.football365.com/news/west-ham-eye-liverpool-man-as-ogbonna-replacement) with a move to the Hammers in recent days as David Moyes attempts to cover for the injured Angelo Ogbonna.

Phillips has [reverted back to a watching brief](https://www.sofascore.com/player/nathaniel-phillips/920393) this season having featured prominently last term for Jurgen Klopp’s side.

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/), Hutton suggested that the no-nonsense centre-back could also provide a longer-term option for the Irons.

> Moyes’ transfer record has been brilliant since he’s been at the club. It’s a position I think they probably do need to strengthen. Craig Dawson as well, he’s obviously getting a little bit older now. They’re going to want to bring in reinforcements. 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 are 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.

The 37-year-old went on to claim a January transfer ‘might suit all parties’ as the Bolton-born ace [struggles for regular game time](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nathaniel-phillips/leistungsdaten/spieler/371814) in Merseyside.

So far this term Phillips has made just [three appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nathaniel-phillips/leistungsdaten/spieler/371814) across all competitions.

### READ WEST HAM VERDICT

Valued at £7.2million and under contract until 2025 ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nathaniel-phillips/marktwertverlauf/spieler/371814)), paying the mooted £12million fee for the Englishman would be a worthwhile expenditure.

Now 31 and 33 respectively, Moyes will no doubt have at least one eye on a possible successor to both [Dawson and Ogbonna](https://www.whufc.com/teams/first-team/squad).

[Strong aerially](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/381527/Show/Nathaniel-Phillips) and a threat in both boxes, Phillips would be a like for like replacement that should please the Hammers’ faithful.