James Ward-Prowse completes West Ham United medical ahead of £30m transfer from Southampton

James Ward-Prowse has completed his West Ham United medical ahead of a £30m transfer from Southampton, according to Toby Cudworth.

Writing on his personal Twitter account (11 August), the 90min journalist reports that the Saints skipper has completed his medical checks ahead of sealing a move to the London Stadium.

Ward-Prowse won’t be able to play against Bournemouth in the opening game of the season after missing the noon deadline, but a deal is edging towards completion on Friday.

“Never mind Kane or Caicedo, the big news of the day is that James Ward-Prowse has completed his West Ham United medical ahead of his £30m switch from Southampton,” he w

With the way the transfer window has blown up over the last couple of days, getting this deal done and signed off as soon as possible seems like the best possible option

We’ve seen hijacks, deals agreed, players pulling out and clubs revoking permission for deals, so while a deal is close it’s not done until it’s done and Ward-Prowse is heading that way.

Obviously not having him available for the first game of the season is a blow, but with Edson Alvarez already signing plus Lucas Paqueta still being at the club the midfield should be strong enough to get all three points.

After that he will join up with the squad and bring his leadership, energy and on-the-ball qualities as well as his set-pieces and that should make us even better.

It’s been a long road but the deal is now nearly done and Hammers fans can breathe a sigh of relief.