Darren Bent believes top six is the minimum for West Ham if they sign Kalvin Phillips

West Ham will finish in the top six if they complete the signing of Kalvin Phillips, according to Darren Bent.

Manchester City and West Ham have agreed a deal for Phillips to join the Hammers on a loan deal until the end of the season.

Phillips, who has only played 89 minutes so far this season, will undergo a medical with David Moyes’ side on Thursday.

Darren Bent believes top 6 is the minimum for West Ham if they sign Emile Smith Rowe and Kalvin Philips

And Bent believes West Ham can set their sites on a European finish if the Phillips deal gets completed.

Speaking on talkSPORT Drive, he said: “Kalvin Phillips and Emile Smith Rowe, they would be two unbelievable signings for West Ham.

“All of a sudden, if you’re a West Ham fan, you’re excited now because of the players you have, then you bring in them two as well, you’re almost like: ‘Oh my goodness, what can we do with this squad?'”

Moyes has been the driving force behind West Ham’s pursuit of PhillipsCredit: Getty
Asked by Andy Goldstein where West Ham could finish with Phillips in their side, Bent said: “Definitely top six. Minimum top six. I think they should be aiming for top six anyway because I think they’re a good side, but if you add them two in, top six then becomes the minimum.”