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James Ward-Prowse Transfer from West Ham United to Southampton
Southampton have confirmed the re-signing of former club captain James Ward-Prowse, who has signed a two-year deal to return to St Mary's. Southampton will pay West Ham a nominal fee to release the 31-year-old from the remaining year of his contract. Ward-Prowse has been registered and is available for selection for Saturday's Championship match against Millwall, who are the league leaders.
Southampton have confirmed the re-signing of former club captain James Ward-Prowse, who has signed a two-year deal to return to St Mary's. Southampton will pay West Ham a nominal fee to release the 31-year-old from the remaining year of his contract. Ward-Prowse has been registered and is available for selection for Saturday's Championship match against Millwall, who are the league leaders.
Southampton have re-signed former captain James Ward-Prowse from West Ham United. The 31-year-old former England midfielder has signed a two-year contract at St Mary's in a deal understood to be worth less than £1m. Ward-Prowse left the Saints in 2023 to join the Hammers, where he made 75 appearances. During that time he also had loan spells at Nottingham Forest and Burnley, where he played 14 times last season.
Southampton have re-signed former captain James Ward-Prowse from West Ham United. The 31-year-old former England midfielder has signed a two-year contract at St Mary's in a deal understood to be worth less than £1m. Ward-Prowse left the Saints in 2023 to join the Hammers, where he made 75 appearances. During that time he also had loan spells at Nottingham Forest and Burnley, where he played 14 times last season.
Southampton have reached an agreement with West Ham United to re-sign midfielder James Ward-Prowse for a fee of less than £1m. After talks for a deal on Wednesday, an agreement has been reached between all parties. West Ham signed the England international from Southampton for a fee of approximately £30m in August 2023, and he will return to St Mary's to aid their effort for promotion from the Championship. If the deal is finalized in the coming hours, the midfielder could make his second debut for the club when Millwall visit on Saturday.
Southampton have reached an agreement with West Ham United to re-sign midfielder James Ward-Prowse for a fee of less than £1m. After talks for a deal on Wednesday, an agreement has been reached between all parties. West Ham signed the England international from Southampton for a fee of approximately £30m in August 2023, and he will return to St Mary's to aid their effort for promotion from the Championship. If the deal is finalized in the coming hours, the midfielder could make his second debut for the club when Millwall visit on Saturday.
James Ward-Prowse is close to joining Southampton and the move is expected to be completed soon, according to ExWHUEmployee. The transfer is thought to be a permanent one for a fee of around £1m.
James Ward-Prowse is close to joining Southampton and the move is expected to be completed soon, according to ExWHUEmployee. The transfer is thought to be a permanent one for a fee of around £1m.
SkySportDE has reported that negotiations have started between Southampton and West Ham regarding a potential return for James Ward-Prowse.
SkySportDE has reported that negotiations have started between Southampton and West Ham regarding a potential return for James Ward-Prowse.
Southampton are candidates to re-sign their former captain, James Ward-Prowse, who has one year left on his contract at London Stadium. The midfielder could leave in the final days of the transfer window as Nuno Espirito Santo has not shown much faith in him. It appears West Ham United are willing to approve his departure and would allow him to leave for a fee described as nominal. According to The Sun on 26 August, Southampton are exploring a deal. Ward-Prowse is believed to be open to returning before the transfer deadline. An obstacle for Southampton is the midfielder's purported £50,000-a-week wages, and the club may need to find a compromise with him to complete a deal.
Southampton are candidates to re-sign their former captain, James Ward-Prowse, who has one year left on his contract at London Stadium. The midfielder could leave in the final days of the transfer window as Nuno Espirito Santo has not shown much faith in him. It appears West Ham United are willing to approve his departure and would allow him to leave for a fee described as nominal. According to The Sun on 26 August, Southampton are exploring a deal. Ward-Prowse is believed to be open to returning before the transfer deadline. An obstacle for Southampton is the midfielder's purported £50,000-a-week wages, and the club may need to find a compromise with him to complete a deal.
According to journalist Alex Crook, Southampton are attempting to re-sign James Ward-Prowse from West Ham United, although no agreement is in place. It has been suggested that Tonda Eckert’s side desires his return to St. Mary’s. The 31-year-old central midfielder could return to his boyhood club in the near future if the Hammers and Saints reach an agreement on a deal. James Ward-Prowse was not included in West Ham’s matchday squad for the EFL Cup game against Southampton.
According to journalist Alex Crook, Southampton are attempting to re-sign James Ward-Prowse from West Ham United, although no agreement is in place. It has been suggested that Tonda Eckert’s side desires his return to St. Mary’s. The 31-year-old central midfielder could return to his boyhood club in the near future if the Hammers and Saints reach an agreement on a deal. James Ward-Prowse was not included in West Ham’s matchday squad for the EFL Cup game against Southampton.
Southampton are in a strong position to re-sign James Ward-Prowse from West Ham, following the withdrawal of other Premier League clubs from the pursuit. Everton had been linked with a move for Ward-Prowse, but are not believed to be pursuing a deal this month, which has created an opportunity for Southampton. Former West Ham scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that there is a lack of interest in the 31-year-old due to his style of play and a recent period of not being selected for matches. Ward-Prowse has not been involved in a matchday squad since Nuno Espirito Santo took charge in September. There has been speculation that the midfielder could return to Southampton since he stopped being selected for the team at West Ham, and Southampton could now attempt to sign him.
Southampton are in a strong position to re-sign James Ward-Prowse from West Ham, following the withdrawal of other Premier League clubs from the pursuit. Everton had been linked with a move for Ward-Prowse, but are not believed to be pursuing a deal this month, which has created an opportunity for Southampton. Former West Ham scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that there is a lack of interest in the 31-year-old due to his style of play and a recent period of not being selected for matches. Ward-Prowse has not been involved in a matchday squad since Nuno Espirito Santo took charge in September. There has been speculation that the midfielder could return to Southampton since he stopped being selected for the team at West Ham, and Southampton could now attempt to sign him.
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed in a recent press conference that James Ward-Prowse's future is likely not with West Ham. He said that the situation with James has been clear for some time, that he is not in the options, and that it is for the club to find the best solution for his future. GiveMeSport reported in early October that Southampton were planning for the return of their youth academy product. According to Capology, Ward-Prowse currently earns in excess of £115k-per-week with West Ham. His contract runs until the summer of 2027.
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed in a recent press conference that James Ward-Prowse's future is likely not with West Ham. He said that the situation with James has been clear for some time, that he is not in the options, and that it is for the club to find the best solution for his future. GiveMeSport reported in early October that Southampton were planning for the return of their youth academy product. According to Capology, Ward-Prowse currently earns in excess of £115k-per-week with West Ham. His contract runs until the summer of 2027.
The Sun reports that Southampton expressed an interest in a loan deal for Ward-Prowse, but the required terms would be unattractive to West Ham.
The Sun reports that Southampton expressed an interest in a loan deal for Ward-Prowse, but the required terms would be unattractive to West Ham.
James Ward-Prowse will reportedly leave West Ham United in January because he has been selected less frequently since the appointment of Nuno Espirito Santo. According to a West Ham source who spoke to Hammers News, it is certain the player will leave in January. Ward-Prowse’s former club Southampton are among the main clubs interested in signing him, as they look to recover from a poor start to the 2025-26 Championship season.
James Ward-Prowse will reportedly leave West Ham United in January because he has been selected less frequently since the appointment of Nuno Espirito Santo. According to a West Ham source who spoke to Hammers News, it is certain the player will leave in January. Ward-Prowse’s former club Southampton are among the main clubs interested in signing him, as they look to recover from a poor start to the 2025-26 Championship season.
According to Dean Jones of TEAMtalk, there are already whispers that James Ward-Prowse’s former club Southampton could re-sign him. Jones told TEAMtalk that a January transfer is "going to be on the cards" and there is "already a whisper that he is going to get the chance to return to Southampton."
According to Dean Jones of TEAMtalk, there are already whispers that James Ward-Prowse’s former club Southampton could re-sign him. Jones told TEAMtalk that a January transfer is "going to be on the cards" and there is "already a whisper that he is going to get the chance to return to Southampton."
West Ham are said to be open to offers for James Ward-Prowse, who was signed from Southampton in the summer of 2023 for €35 million. It is thought the 30-year-old, who turns 31 in November, would be open to a return to his old club Southampton. TalkSport reports that Ward-Prowse was axed from the squad for the 1-1 draw at Everton. The Irons will be resigned to taking a big loss on the player, whose Estimated Transfer Value has dropped to €7.7m with around 18 months left on his contract.
West Ham are said to be open to offers for James Ward-Prowse, who was signed from Southampton in the summer of 2023 for €35 million. It is thought the 30-year-old, who turns 31 in November, would be open to a return to his old club Southampton. TalkSport reports that Ward-Prowse was axed from the squad for the 1-1 draw at Everton. The Irons will be resigned to taking a big loss on the player, whose Estimated Transfer Value has dropped to €7.7m with around 18 months left on his contract.
Southampton are reported to be interested in a second raid on West Ham with a loan deal for their former midfielder James Ward-Prowse.
Southampton are reported to be interested in a second raid on West Ham with a loan deal for their former midfielder James Ward-Prowse.
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