West Ham United Agree Deal With Southampton
According to the latest media reports West Ham United have finally come to an agreement with Saints for James Ward Prowse, they seem pretty sure this time round and with time dragging on it would seem that Southampton are keen to sell and get on with rebuilding the squad.
Southampton have been standing firm in the transfer of several players and holding out for what they see is the value of their players.
However there comes a time when both parties have to meet in the middle somewhere and it seems that West Ham United have finally made a bid that Saints are willing to accept.
Hampshire Live are one of the media outlets reporting the story and are saying that Southampton are accepting somewhere north of £30 million for the midfielder.
They also go on to say that Saints have turned down several bids from the Hammers, but this offer has been accepted due to improved terms and favourable conditions.
So it looks like 11 years after making his debut in an away League Cup game at Crystal Palace 263 Premier League starts plus 80 as sub scoring 49 goals plus 64 cup games and 1 in the Championship, James Ward Prowse is about to leave St Mary's for one last time.
The feel looks to be a little lower than Saints were demanding, but £30 million for a player who will turn 29 in November is still a good price and one that Saints after relegation could turn down.
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