According to Sky Sports News, Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse is having his physical at West Ham as his deal nears completion.
According to the broadcaster’s transfer blog (11 August, 10:28am), the 28-year-old is presently undergoing health checks ahead of his £30 million move from the South Coast.Southampton turned down a bid for the same sum last month, but have now accepted it because the conditions and payment terms were more favorable to the Saints.Personal terms have already been agreed upon, and the transfer appears to be all but complete. Ward-Prowse wanted to play for his boyhood club one last time against Norwich on Saturday, August 12, but injuries prevented him from doing so.
After a quiet summer in terms of new arrivals for the Hammers, it now appears that David Moyes will have a couple of new additions to possibly include during their Premier League opener against Bournemouth on Saturday (12 August) – though Ward-Prowse will have to beat the Premier League’s registration deadline to feature.The club has already confirmed the signing of midfielder Edson Alvarez from Ajax, and he may have a new midfield partner, albeit time is running out to get it done in time for Ward-Prowse to play on Saturday.
Ward-Prowse has spent his whole career on the South Coast and may need some time to adjust to life at the London Stadium, though his extensive Premier League experience should assist.For £30 million, it is a fantastic signing and excellent value for money, and following Declan Rice’s transfer to Arsenal earlier in the window, it appears like Moyes’ new-look midfield is taking shape.In other West Ham news, an update on Manchester City’s pursuit of a midfielder already at the London Stadium has been offered.
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