Southampton inform West Ham they do not need Flynn Downes on mortgage as a part of James Ward-Prowse deal as Saints maintain out for £40m money for his or her captain

Southampton are reluctant to take Flynn Downes on mortgage as a part of a deal for James Ward-Prowse, preferring straight money as they maintain out for £40million. 

West Ham had been hoping to incorporate Downes in a deal for Ward-Prowse, realizing Saints had been eager on him with their supervisor Russell Martin having managed the 24-year-old midfielder at Swansea. 

Southampton, nevertheless, have indicated that they are going to solely promote their captain in a straight money deal. 

Ward-Prowse stays one of many names on West Ham’s lengthy checklist of midfield targets – having additionally courted him final summer time to no avail – although they worth him at £25m, £15m wanting Southampton’s asking value.

Downes signed for the Hammers final summer time in a transfer value £12million however David Moyes is uncertain whether or not he is able to fill the void left by Declan Rice.

West Ham are exploring a deal for Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse

The Hammers needed to supply Flynn Downes as a part of a switch to safe Ward-Prowse 

The Hammers are nonetheless targeting Edson Alvarez of Ajax, although insiders say agent’s charges have posed issues and there’s work to be carried out in these negotiations, whereas Juventus’ Denis Zakaria is another option.

Moyes is eager for his or her seek for Rice’s alternative to be concluded by the beginning of the brand new season and West Ham, now led by technical director Tim Steidten, are nonetheless making an attempt to hone in on the goal who represents the very best worth for cash.