Ward-Prowse ace up Moyes’ sleeve
Flynn Downes could be on his way from the Hammers after just one season as David Moyes looks at ramping up a bid for Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse.
That is according to ExWHUemployee who claims the former Swansea star and Hammers fan is fancied by Saints as a replacement should Ward-Prowse be in his way to the Hammers.
He explained that with the price to high do a straight cash deal Moyes may have an ace up his sleeve in the energetic Downes.
The 24 year old would be a natural to rejoin his former manager at Swansea, Russell Martin now in charge at Saints . The pair enjoyed a great relationship and the former Norwich player sees Downes as an addition to help drive the Saints back to the Premier League.
Downes started seven Premier League games last term and it looks a realistic move for the player despite him being a huge Hammers fan.
Ex said: “There does seem to be credible evidence. This is largely down to their appointment of his former manager at Swansea, Russell Martin. He and Downes enjoyed a great relationship and the former Norwich player sees the midfielder as a great addition to help drive the Saints back to the Premier League.
“Mark Warburton was instrumental in getting the midfielder to turn down an almost done move to Palace to sign for us. He has obviously left the club (with a replacement expected to be named soon) and Moyes may consider allowing the player to move.
“What makes this move more significant is our interest in James Ward Prowse. The set piece king is high on Moyes’ wish list, as he was last summer, and at the moment we feel their valuation is too high. If Downes could be included in the deal this could help lower the cost.”
