Sources: West Ham now only club in running to sign Ward-Prowse
James Ward-Prowse is the most likely to join West Ham of David Moyes’ three top summer targets, sources have told Football Insider.
Football Insider revealed on Saturday (5 August) that newly-appointed Irons director of football Tim Steidten has chosen to veto Moyes’ chosen targets due to a lack of resale value.
It is believed the Scot identified Ward-Prowse alongside Man United duo Scott McTominay and Harry Maguire as his top priorities for the window.
Despite Steidten’s reservations, the Southampton captain is the most likely of that trio to make the move to the London Stadium this summer.
West Ham are the only side interested in the England international’s services and the player himself is keen on the move.
It is believed Ward-Prowse wants to return to the Premier League after being relegated with boyhood club Southampton last term.
A well-placed source has told Football Insider that West Ham will put pressure on the Saints to strike a deal at around the £30million mark in the final weeks of the window.
Ward-Prowse played every Premier League game in the 2022-23 campaign and has racked up 343 total top-flight appearances since making his debut in 2012.
He put in an exemplary performance in Southampton’s opening-day win over Sheffield Wednesday on Friday (4 August), grabbing the assist for Che Adams’ late winner.
West Ham are yet to make a summer signing despite selling captain Declan Rice to Arsenal for a British-record fee last month.
The Irons start the 2023-24 campaign against Bournemouth on 12 August.
In other news, West Ham star Gianluca Scamacca agrees move after breakthrough.
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West Ham plot bold move to scupper Chelsea’s plan to sign electric Elye Wahi
West Ham United are pushing Chelsea all the way to sign Montpellier starlet Elye Wahi this summer.
According to RMC Sport, West Ham haven’t given up the ghost in the race for Elye Wahi, after Chelsea made the first concrete move to sign him in the summer transfer window.
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The East London outfit have already been linked with a move to sign Wahi, 20, this summer.
Hammers boss David Moyes desperately needs to sign a top-class striker, with Gianluca Scamacca set to join Atalanta.
And it seems as though Wahi is a man who he really wants…
West Ham plot bold move to scupper Chelsea’s plan to sign electric Elye Wahi
RMC Sport reckon that the Hammers could try to beat the Blues to the signing of the young French forward this summer.
I would absolutely love Moyes to bring him to the London Stadium.
Montpellier allegedly want around £30 million for the 20-year-old hitman.
Described by Transfermarkt as ‘incredible’, Wahi has absolutely everything needed to go on and become a huge star in the game.
He’s absolutely perfect for West Ham’s system, what with his blistering pace, exceptional movement and impressive finishing ability.
On his day, he really is a frightening forward to defend against, and he would offer the Hammers a completely different threat through the middle.
If West Ham manage to beat Chelsea to the signing of Elye Wahi this summer it would be a major statement from the club.
