Southampton star James Ward-Prowse might be leaving St Mary’s but he comes with a whopping £75m price tag.
The English midfielder is a free-kick specialist and has played a vital role for Southampton for over a decade, even as the Saints flirted with relegation in the campaign that just ended.
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He’s perfected his boot swing, and maybe even his club swing.
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Tottenham are candidates to sign the midfielder as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of their season with Champions League football.
But it is Newcastle who are the favorites with SkyBet as they too are gearing up for a busy summer transfer window.
Ward-Prowse has made over 300 appearances for the seaside club and scored 40 goals in the process with 34 assists in the Premier League alone.
Cuotas de James Ward-Prowse Next Club
- Newcastle – 7/4
- Tottenham – 4/1
- West Ham – 1/10
- United Man – 1/12
- Aston Villa – 25/1
The England midfielder has been with the club since he was a teenager and has become a club legend at the time he became the club captain.
But his departure could be an opportunity for the team to tap into its local talent as the new season approaches.
Two London clubs are in the running, with the Hammers in contention, but they are big strangers compared to Spurs despite reports of deals being brewed from London Stadium.
David Moyes could pair Ward-Prowse with another England midfielder, Declan Rice, which could help as the 2022 World Cup approaches this winter, where England are among the favourites.
Manchester United are also among the clubs likely to sign the 27-year-old.
Their rebuild this summer could be off to a great start with this signing as they need a reliable midfielder, especially with his set-piece skills.
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