West Ham United finally set for James Ward-Prowse transfer as soon as possible
West Ham are working to finalise a deal to bring Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse to East London as soon as possible, according to David Ornstein.
The Athletic journalist has reported on 8 August that Southampton are keen on having their club captain start the game against Norwich City on Saturday, but it will likely be his last game for the club.
Ward-Prowse is one of several midfielders the Hammers have targeted as they look to improve their squad following the departure of Declan Rice after offers were rejected for Scott McTominay and Joao Palhinha.
Moyes finally gets his man
Following a report in The Guardian which claimed there was an ongoing internal battle at West Ham between David Moyes and technical director Tim Steidten, it now appears a compromise has been reached as both are set to sign one of their key targets.
Ward-Prowse has been one of Moyes’ top transfer targets this summer, with the Scot reportedly pushing this deal through, due to his experience in the Premier League having spent ten years in the top flight with Southampton, as well as his leadership and famed set-piece ability.
The Saints’ captain does, on paper, look like a typical Moyes player, but has plenty of ability to improve this West Ham side and fit in with the manager’s plans for the team.
Steidten, meanwhile, is set to get one of his key targets with Ajax’s Mexican midfielder Edson Alvarez also set to sign for the Hammers in the next couple of days.
Finally, we are seeing some positive movement.
In other West Ham news, one pundit has shared his view that this West Ham target is too good for them.