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Nat Phillips has revealed why he opted to drop down into the Championship, after agreeing a loan deal with Bournemouth.

The Liverpool centre-half will spend the rest of the campaign with the Cherries after a deadline day move to Dorset.

January had seen plenty of speculation swirl around Phillips' future, with a loan switch always likely on deadline day given his lack of playing time for the Reds, who had wanted £15million for a permanent sale.

But his decision to dip into the second tier, despite Premier League clubs such as West Ham and Leicester being interested, might have raised a few eyebrows.

Liverpool will receive a loan fee of £1.5m for Phillips with an additional £250,000 if Bournemouth are promoted this season.

Speaking to Bournemouth's website, Phillips spoke of his reasoning behind joining Scott Parker's side.

The 24-year-old said: "Interest had been growing throughout the window and this was an option I was really excited about because of the club's ambition.

"I've heard a lot of good things about the club and I'm very happy to get started.

"I've had a period now where I've not seen a great deal of football or minutes. As a player, that's what you want to be doing. I'm hoping that, by coming here, I will get the opportunity to do so.

"It is true, it is difficult when you're not playing and I found it difficult