Sky Sports ‘confirm’ West Ham United and James Ward-Prowse transfer update, Friday development nailed on
West Ham will complete a deal to sign James Ward-Prowse from Southampton on Friday, according to Emma Paton.
The Sky Sports News journalist reported live on air on Thursday (10 August) that the deal to sign the 28-year-old will cost the Hammers £30million.
Paton’s live update was re-shared on Sky Sports News’ Twitter account with the transfer now set for completion on 11 August.
“News just into us is that the James Ward-Prowse deal from Southampton to West Ham will be completed tomorrow [and] is a £30million deal,” she said.
“That deal of James Ward-Prowse moving from Southampton to West Ham, it has been confirmed will be completed tomorrow.”
All but done
What a signing for West Ham.
It’s taken a while and as lot of frustration among fans but the club are getting a bit of a steal by signing Ward-Prowse for just £30million.
Not only is he one of the best set-pieces takers in the world but he’s also a leader and will fill a massive void left by Declan Rice after he joined Arsenal for £105million earlier this summer.
While we admit Ward-Prowse isn’t as good as Rice, he’s still a brilliant signing and a lot of Premier League clubs would be lucky to have him among their options.
David Moyes has players in his squad who are good in the air and also great at winning free-kicks.
Ward-Prowse will no doubt be looking to capitalise on that with his brilliant ability from dead-ball situations in attacking areas of the pitch.
It wouldn’t be a shock to see the Irons sign more players who’ll compliment this play style.
Edson Alvarez is set to join West Ham from Ajax very soon [Fabrizio Romano] but this signing of Ward-Prowse could be one of the deals of the summer.
In other West Ham news, Dharmesh Sheth has revealed an update on one potential signing’s medical.