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title: "West Ham: Irons interested in signing James Ward-Prowse"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-irons-interested-in-signing-james-ward-prowse/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Will Seager"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2022-06-16T16:41:44Z"
modified: "2022-06-16T16:41:44Z"
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# West Ham: Irons interested in signing James Ward-Prowse

**According to an evening report by The Daily Mirror, [West Ham United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/) are interested in signing Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse this summer.**

### **The Lowdown: Ward-Prowse rumours**

Back in January, the [Spanish media reported](https://www-fichajes-net.translate.goog/noticias/james-ward-prowse-despierta-interes-grandes-clubes-premier-league-manchester-united-manchester-city-tottenham-hotspur-20220116.html?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc) that a number of [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) clubs, including the likes of Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham, were all interested in signing the Saints midfielder this summer, who has been dubbed ‘unbelievable’ by teammate [Oriol Romeu.](https://uk.movies.yahoo.com/romeu-believes-unbelievable-ward-prowse-170000892.html)

More recently, Irons insider [ExWHUemployee](https://www.westhamzone.com/news/exwhuemployee-west-ham-expected-to-make-offer-for-southampton-midfielder-james-ward-prowse/) has claimed that the Hammers are expected to make an offer for the England international over the coming months, whilst Spurs transfer chief [Fabio Paratici](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10845157/Tottenham-Daniel-Levy-Antonio-Conte-challenge-titles.html) is also keen on making a deal.

### **The Latest: Irons interested**

According to a Wednesday night report by [The Daily Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/west-ham-transfer-ward-prowse-27245596), West Ham manager David Moyes is indeed keen to bring Ward-Prowse to the London Stadium this summer.

After his side’s impressive semi-final run in the Europa League, Moyes is looking to strengthen his squad further for another season in Europe, and the Scotsman has identified the Saints midfielder as a stellar addition to his starting XI.

Following the retirement of club legend Mark Noble and with the uncertainty surrounding Tomas Soucek’s future, West Ham are hoping to secure another midfielder ahead of next season.

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### **The Verdict: Great signing**

Hailed by Manchester City boss [Pep Guardiola](https://www.goal.com/en/news/the-best-free-kick-taker-i-have-seen-in-my-life-pep-praises-ward-/1ccfst0ctpf4x1jnjicd2bo44l) as ‘the best free-kick taker’ he has ever seen, Ward-Prowse would certainly fit Moyes’ system, as the Irons could utilise a set-piece specialist to target the likes of Michail Antonio and Soucek – if he stays – in the box.

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As per [FB Ref](https://fbref.com/en/players/3515d404/James-Ward-Prowse), when compared with positional peers across Europe over the past year, the 27-year-old ranks in the 92nd percentile for expected assists and in the 90th percentile for shot-creating actions, the type of creativity any manager would love to have.

Therefore, if utilised correctly, Ward-Prowse could be a fantastic signing for Moyes, who is in need of additions after a dismal January window.

***In other news: [Sky Sports reporter reveals latest on Nayef Aguerd deal](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/west-ham-sky-sports-reporter-reveals-latest-on-nayef-aguerd-deal/)***