A deal has been agreed for Downes to head in the opposite direction to James Ward-Prowse and his medical will take place this week, TEAMtalk understands

Saints ace Ward-Prowse is set to undergo a medical with West Ham on Friday, though a deal that will send a player the other way is expected

The midfielder made 35 appearances across all competitions in his first season at the club, starting 15 times, and played a major role in the club's Europa Conference League success

Southampton are lining up a move for West Ham's Flynn Downes, and the deal could be funded by the twin exits of James Ward-Prowse and Romeo Lavia, TEAMtalk understands

The midfielder has joined his boyhood club and hopes are high the former Swansea man can step up well to the Premier League.

The Hammers have joined the race for the Championship midfielder, quickly getting themselves firmly into pole position.

The midfielder made 37 appearances in the Championship for Swansea last term, scoring once and providing two assists.

Ipswich have rejected two bids from a Premier League club for midfielder Flynn Downes.