West Ham United midfielder James Ward-Prowse has been linked with a move away from the club ahead of the winter transfer window.
West Ham United paid £30 million to sign James Ward-Prowse from Southampton. However, he has fallen down the pecking order since the arrival of Nuno Espirito Santo. The newly appointed West Ham manager does not fancy the English midfielder, and he needs to move on in search of regular playing time.
According to a report by Football Insider, the Englishman is considering an exit from the club, and his former club Southampton have been linked with a potential move. Ward-Prowse has shown his quality in the Premier League over the years, and there is no doubt that he will be an exceptional acquisition for Southampton if they manage to get the deal done.
The EFL Championship outfit will be hoping to secure promotion to the Premier League quickly, and having a player like Ward-Prowse in the team would help them improve. The experienced midfielder knows the club well, and he could make an instant impact.
It remains to be seen whether he is willing to return to the EFL Championship in January amid Southampton’s interest in him. It is likely that he will have opportunities in the Premier League as well. It remains to be seen what the player decides.
Ward-Prowse needs to play
James Ward-Prowse is at the peak of his career, and he cannot afford to sit on the bench at West Ham. He will need to move on in the coming weeks. The Englishman has previously shown that he is a quality player, and he could improve most mid-table teams in the country.
Ward-Prowse’s ability from set pieces could add a new dimension to any team. It remains to be seen where he ends up. Meanwhile, West Ham have endured a very disappointing season so far, and they are in the relegation battle. The East London outfit will look to bounce back strongly.
A club of their stature should be aiming for a place in the top half. It will be interesting to see if Nuno can turn things around and help them bounce back strongly. They will need to improve the squad during the January window, and getting rid of their fringe players could help raise some funds as well.
