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James Ward-Prowse\u2019s time at West Ham looks to be coming to an end after two years.<\/strong><\/p>\n Ward-Prowse was a surprise omission from West Ham\u2019s squad<\/a> against Everton, with Nuno Espirito Santo having a conversation with the 30-year-old.<\/p>\n West Ham are open to offers for Ward-Prowse<\/a> following his poor start to the season, and he could be one of the first players to leave in January.<\/p>\n The Hammers\u2019 midfield looked a lot better without him, with Soungoutou Magassa<\/a> and Mateus Fernandes stepping up.<\/p>\n Ward-Prowse has worked with Nuno<\/a> during their time together at Nottingham Forest in the first half of the 2024-25 season.<\/p>\n Things didn\u2019t go to plan for the former Southampton man as his loan was cut short in February after he managed to make just nine appearances.<\/p>\n He was replaced by Magassa for the game against Everton<\/a>, with the 21-year-old showing that he can adapt to Premier League football.<\/p>\n With the Hammers open to moving Ward-Prowse<\/a> on in January, the Hammers could save as much as \u00a39million from his exit should he be moved on permanently.<\/p>\n However, a permanent exit seems difficult to facilitate, given that he is on \u00a3120,000 a week at the London Stadium<\/a> and teams will be unwilling to match his salary.<\/p>\n Ward-Prowse is open to a return to Southampton, but the Saints will likely only be able to make a loan move.<\/p>\n Should the 30-year-old be loaned out in January, the Hammers could still save \u00a33million from his wages to the end of the season, should another side cover his salary.<\/p>\n West Ham must move on from terrible transfer strategy<\/p>\n Buying players who are past their best has cost West Ham<\/a> in recent years.<\/p>\n In the summer of 2024, the Hammers made the terrible decision to pay more than \u00a325million for an ageing Niclas Fullkrug.<\/p>\n Before then, they spent \u00a330million on Ward-Prowse, which didn\u2019t pay off.<\/p>\n This summer, they appear to have made a change and signed the likes of Fernandes and Magassa, 21, and must stick to investing for the future.<\/p>\n The likes of Karren Brady and David Sullivan<\/a> blame Profit and Sustainability rules for their shortcomings, but it was them who got West Ham into this mess.<\/p>\n Enjoyed this article?<\/strong> Stay connected with all the latest West Ham United news, updates, and behind-the-scenes content by following us on our new Instagram account \u2013 @westhamzone247<\/a><\/p>\n ![\"Nuno](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2-Insets-1-1024x576.jpg\")
Credit: ImagoWest Ham will save at least \u00a33million from James Ward-Prowse exit<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"West](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ward-819x1024.png\")
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