West Ham plan to accept Ward-Prowse offer – sources

West Ham are willing to sell James Ward-Prowse in the final days of the transfer window, sources have told Football Insider.

The central midfielder has been told he is free to find a new club if their asking price is met before the 31st August cut-off.

The Irons are not expecting to recoup the £30million fee they paid to Southampton a year ago, but a £25million bid would seal the deal.

West Ham sources have told Football Insider that Julen Lopetegui does not regard Ward-Prowse as instrumental as David Moyes had done when he was manager.

The England international made a 16-minute cameo in West Ham’s opening-day loss against Aston Villa and didn’t play at all against Crystal Palace.

Ward-Prowse is under contract at the London Stadium until 2027, but West Ham are willing to cut their losses.

West Ham are looking to cash in on James Ward-Prowse

The 29-year-old had been a key player under Moyes last season, featuring in all but one of West Ham’s Premier League fixtures.

The central midfielder also went on to make a further 14 appearances in other competitions, as he was at the heart of the team.

Ward-Prowse scored seven goals and created 11 assists in his debut season for the Irons, but the club are now trying to cash in on him.