UPDATE:Tottenham ‘attempt to hijack West Ham’s pursuit of James Ward-Prowse’
UPDATE:Tottenham ‘attempt to hijack West Ham’s pursuit of James Ward-Prowse’ – after the Hammers’ £25m bid for the Southampton midfielder was rejected
Tottenham are preparing to enter the race for Southampton midfielder James-Ward Prowse and hijack West Ham’s move for the England star, according to reports.
The Saints skipper led his team to an opening win of the season against Sheffield Wednesday on Friday night, but his future at the south coast club remains unclear.
West Ham had been favourites to sign the England international, but after having a £25m bid rejected by Southampton last week, the Hammers move could now be hijacked by their London rivals.
Southampton are holding out for the right deal and have slapped a £40m price tag on his head, with Director of Football Jason Wilcox confirming that the Saints have no reason to let Ward-Prowse leave.
Tottenham watched Ward-Prowse several times last season and now could swoop for the 28-year-old as new boss Ange Postecoglou looks to add to his midfield options.