West Ham make mega £50m transfer bid for Leeds ace Kalvin Phillips to play alongside England team-mate Declan Rice

West Ham are making a record-breaking £50 million bid to team up Kalvin Phillips with his England buddy Declan Rice.

The astonishing offer has been sent to Leeds United by the Hammers who want midfield dynamo Phillips NOW but are also willing to wait for him until the summer.

Phillips is currently recovering from a hamstring operation but that has not stopped West Ham from making the astonishing move.

Boss David Moyes has been given funds to sign players and loves Phillips for his skill and industry. He would ideally land him for a top four push.

Signing Phillips would be a massive statement from West Ham who would like to pair him with England mate Rice at the heart of their side.

It would also provide insurance should a massive offer come in for Rice down the line – and give them his ready-made replacement.

News of the interest has been flashed round to rival clubs who have been linked with Phillips, but only West Ham are willing to take the plunge right now.

Leeds have a huge problem on their hands as they are still not safe in the Premier League. Marcelo Bielsa developed Phillips and will not want to lose him.