Whilst Southampton may feel they have work to do themselves in the transfer window, news of West Ham signing Kalvin Phillips on loan could have a positive knock-on effect for the club’s future plans. Reports suggest that Manchester City are willing to allow Phillips to join the Hammers until the summer, with the two clubs agreeing an option to buy clause in the agreement. This could be very good news for Southampton, as they will be desperate to extend Flynn Downes‘s stay beyond the summer and strike up a permanent deal for the man who has been imperious in the centre of midfield this season w…