'Here we go!' - Fabrizio Romano announces loan agreement as Toon 'miss out' on Kalvin Phillips

Some breaking news has arrived on Tuesday afternoon on Kalvin Phillips, who has agreed to join West Ham.

Both Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic's David Ornstein report that an agreement has been reached with both clubs and the player, who is expected to undergo a medical on Wednesday after flying back from Man City's training camp in Abu Dhabi.

Newcastle had shown serious interest in the 28-year-old, but it was revealed last week that we walked away from a deal due to City's demands and his lack of sharpness, with a £7m loan fee deemed excessive for five months of football.

As for the deal West Ham have agreed, Romano reports that the move includes an option to buy at the end of the season, with the Hammers set to cover his £130,000 wages in full.

https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1749802109397320090

In the end, we have to trust Newcastle's reasons for walking away or pursuing a No 8 instead following Joelinton's season-ending injury. It's interesting that an option to buy, not an obligation to buy is included in the deal, but it seems we were unwilling to pay the huge loan fee for a player who has played 89 minutes of Premier League football this season.