West Ham are still in the interested in James Ward-Prowse, it has been reported by ExWHUEmployee.

Our Hammers have previously bid for the set-piece specialist, but at this stage are yet to follow up again to try and reach an agreement with Southampton.

Following the latest rejected offer for the Saints captain, West Ham walked away from the deal, after deeming the player too expensive.

However, in re-entering the race, it had been reported in the media that Tim Steidten had blocked a move for the 28-year-old.

West Ham have already been in talks with a number of midfielders this summer, including Connor Gallagher, Joa Palhinha and Scott McTominay .

Subsequently, David Sullivan has since given Technical Director Steidten the green light to make deals for Ajax’s Edson Alverez and Youssouf Fofan of Monaco.

It has since been reported that West Ham have agreed terms with the Mexican international and talks remain ongoing with his current club Ajax.

However, in a story which just cannot seem to stop twisting and turning, David Moyes may yet get his man.

ExWHUEmployee has reported on The West Ham Way Patreon: “JWP also remains firmly on the radar but the club expect Southampton to lower their demands.”

Ward-Prowse featured for the Saints in their opening game of the Championship season in a 2-1 victory against Sheffield United.

“He apparently ran the show against Sheffield Wednesday today getting the assist for their winner.”

Whether a deal can be chiselled out between the two clubs is uncertain, but it appears David Moyes will continue to push for one of his top summer targets.

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