West Ham has thus far discovered it tough to seize their targets in the course of the switch window. The east London membership is at present the one Premier League facet to not formally signal a participant but this summer time. The newest hiccup in West Ham’s switch plans seems to be problem in signing Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse.
Just lately relegated Southampton has reportedly positioned a $38 million price ticket on their captain. Nonetheless, the Hammers are reluctant to set off this price. The Premier League membership has thus far seen two separate bids rejected for the England worldwide. The newest provide was supposedly $31 million with add-ons included. It stays to be seen if David Moyes and firm will return for an additional bid, however West Ham has walked away for now.
Ward-Prowse has been one of many prime set-piece specialists within the Premier League in recent times. In reality, the English midfielder has scored 17 profession top-flight targets from free kicks. This is just one behind David Beckham’s Premier League report. A possible transfer again to the primary division would put Beckham’s report beneath severe risk.
West Ham might have simply coated Ward-Prowse value
The Hammers are definitely in want of reinforcements this summer time. They’ve beforehand bought their former captain, Declan Rice, to Arsenal for as much as $130 million. Rice’s departure leaves an enormous gap in the course of the pitch. Not solely do they should exchange their finest participant, however West Ham wants to enhance in different areas as nicely. The Hammers endured a troublesome 2022/23 home marketing campaign, as they completed 14th within the prime flight desk.
Together with the Ward-Prowse state of affairs, West Ham additionally noticed one other goal slip via their fingertips. Manchester Metropolis teen Carlos Borges was able to signal with the Hammers for round $17 million earlier within the week. Nonetheless, Ajax swooped in and hijacked the deal by providing the Premier League champions extra cash. The 19-year-old winger scored a powerful 29 targets final season with Metropolis’s U21 staff.
Hammers might flip to USMNT midfielder subsequent
West Ham has seen different bids for potential targets rejected this summer time as nicely. Chelsea beforehand denied their $50 million provide for Conor Gallagher. Scott McTominay was additionally a possible choice, however Manchester United supposedly requested the man Premier League for an excessive amount of cash. USMNT star Tyler Adams might be a goal as nicely. The Hammers can have competitors although, as Aston Villa and Chelsea are additionally within the combine for the American.
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