James Ward-Prowse transfer news: West Ham and Newcastle set to battle it out, Brighton, Tottenham and Liverpool trail
PREMIER LEAGUE clubs are queuing up to sign Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse.
And it’s European sides Newcastle and West Ham who are the joint favourites to sign the midfielder this summer, according to Sky Bet.
Newcastle are favourites to sign James Ward-Prowse, according to Sky BetGETTY
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Eddie Howe’s side certainly have the financial capabilities to bring Ward-Prowse to St James’ Park, and are available at 5/2 to complete a deal before the transfer window closes in September.
While West Ham’s Europa Conference League win sets them up for Europa League group stage football next season and they’ll also look to recruit, particularly with skipper Declan Rice likely to leave this summer.
But there’s no shortage of competition.
Brighton are also in Europe next term and come next at 6/1, just ahead of Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham at 7/1.
Aston Villa have Conference League football too and are the final side at single figure odds, priced at 9/1.
Crystal Palace, Liverpool and Nottingham Forest are also in the mix from the top flight and are all 16/1.
James Ward-Prowse next club
Sky Bet odds
Newcastle 5/2
West Ham 5/2
Brighton 6/1
Tottenham 7/1
Aston Villa 9/1
Crystal Palace 16/1
Liverpool 16/1
Nottingham Forest 16/1
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Ward-Prowse, 28, has scored 55 goals and provided 53 assists in 409 appearances since making his debut on the opening day of the 2012–13 season.
But it’s looking likely that the season just gone will be his last with the south coast club after their relegation from the Premier League.
Ward-Prowse is contracted at St Mary’s until June 2026, but the club’s hierarchy are believed to have agreed to sell the player if they dropped into the Championship.
It’s understood that no concrete moves have been made yet, though Ward-Prowse’s England aspirations will also come into play as he plots a move back to the big time.
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