“Completely Confusing” | West Ham’s Rivals Eyeing One of Their Worst Players

As a football fan, one of the most gut-wrenching experiences is watching one of your club’s most beloved and talented players leave for another team. West Ham supporters endured this heartache with Declan Rice, and now it seems Fulham fans might face a similar ordeal with Joao Palhinha.

The Portuguese midfielder was on the brink of a move to Bayern Munich last summer, but the deal ultimately fell through. Unfortunately for Fulham, it looks like this transfer might finally materialize in the upcoming window.

What could make this situation even more disheartening? According to GIVEMESPORT, Fulham is being linked with Kalvin Phillips, one of the most criticized players in the Premier League, as a potential replacement for Palhinha.

Phillips’ decline has been dramatic. Once celebrated as England’s Player of the Year, his tenure at West Ham was nothing short of disastrous, arguably contributing to David Moyes’ departure. While it’s unnecessary to pile on the criticism Phillips already faces, the reality of his performance in claret and blue cannot be ignored.

It’s genuinely perplexing why any club would consider signing Phillips after his underwhelming loan spell in East London. Sadly, he appears to be struggling both physically and mentally to regain his form. While many at West Ham still hold out hope that Phillips will rediscover his best self, it’s challenging to envision such a turnaround.

For Fulham supporters, the prospect of losing Palhinha is already distressing. The added worry of replacing him with a player who had such a tough time at West Ham only compounds their anxiety. The club’s management must weigh their options carefully to avoid exacerbating an already difficult situation with another risky acquisition.