James Ward-Prowse

In January 2026, a loan move was reported to cost an interested club over £2 million (approx. €2.4 million) just to cover wages. In October 2025, reports suggested his Estimated Transfer Value had dropped to €7.7m, with West Ham expected to take a significant loss. This contrasts sharply with his completed transfer from Southampton to West Ham in August 2023 for a fee of €34.8M. Other reports mentioned that 2023 fee as £30 million (approx. €35 million).

Our valuation is driven by the significant decline in James Ward-Prowse's market value since his move to West Ham. He is 31, out of favour with the current manager, and has not played in several months. The strongest indicators are a reported Estimated Transfer Value of €7.7 million from late 2025 and interest primarily coming from Championship clubs, which points to a much lower fee than the €34.8 million paid for him in August 2023. The high likelihood of a loan deal further limits his potential permanent transfer fee.