West Ham transfer news: Fresh 'mess' claim emerges involving 6'3 star who made late move

West Ham United's woeful transfer window was epitomised by the fact target Nathaniel Phillips ended up joining Championship side Bournemouth on loan from Liverpool, according to journalist Dean Jones.

Hammers captain Mark Noble revealed on Rio Ferdinand's Vibe with Five that boss David Moyes has regularly claimed he will not 'bring players in for the sake of it' and, as a result, no reinforcements were welcomed to the London Stadium throughout January.

Liverpool central defender Phillips sealed a deadline day move to Championship promotion chasers Bournemouth.

It is understood the Cherries have forked out a £1.5million fee to draft the 24-year-old in on loan until the end of the campaign, while his parent club will also pocket a £250,000 bonus if he helps the south coast side to secure a return to the top flight.

The switch came just a matter of days after it was reported that West Ham boss Moyes remained keen on welcoming 6 ft 3 ace Phillips to the London Stadium.

Liverpool slapped a £15million price tag on the centre-half before the transfer window opened for business.

The possibility of being able to lure Phillips away from Anfield was also strengthened when it was revealed he was open to departing the Merseysiders.

Liverpool were willing to loan him out if suitors failed to meet their asking price before the deadline and, as a result, Bournemouth pounced.

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Jones has criticised West Ham for failing to seal Phillips' services, whether that be permanently or on a temporary basis, ahead of Bournemouth.

The transfer insider understands the east Londoners had been in contact with Phillips' representatives throughout January.

Jones told