West Ham plan to accept Ward-Prowse offer - sources

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26 Aug 2024, 2:21 am

West Ham are willing to sell James Ward-Prowse in the final days of the transfer window, sources have told Football Insider.

The central midfielder has been told he is free to find a new club if their asking price is met before the 31st August cut-off.

The Irons are not expecting to recoup the £30million fee they paid to Southampton a year ago, but a £25million bid would seal the deal.

West Ham sources have told Football Insider that Julen Lopetegui does not regard Ward-Prowse as instrumental as David Moyes had done when he was manager.

The England international made a 16-minute cameo in West Ham’s opening-day loss against Aston Villa and didn’t play at all against Crystal Palace.

Ward-Prowse is under contract at the London Stadium until 2027, but West Ham are willing to cut their losses.

West Ham are looking to cash in on James Ward-Prowse

The 29-year-old had been a key player under Moyes last season, featuring in all but one of West Ham’s Premier League fixtures.

The central midfielder also went on to make a further 14 appearances in other competitions, as he was at the heart of the team.

Ward-Prowse scored seven goals and created 11 assists in his debut season for the Irons, but the club are now trying to cash in on him.

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West Ham are still looking to be active themselves in this transfer window, as they want to sign another striker.

However, Football Insider revealed that the club would have to sell some players before another incoming can take place.

In other news, West Ham fans fuming after what Michail Antonio did vs Palace.

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