Nottingham Forest Target Late Transfer Move for West Ham Midfielder James Ward-Prowse

Nottingham Forest is reportedly considering a last-minute transfer move for West Ham United midfielder James Ward-Prowse. As per The Mirror's report on August 26th, Forest has shown a strong interest in acquiring the services of the 29-year-old ahead of the rapidly approaching 30 August transfer deadline. Alongside Ward-Prowse, Fulham's Andreas Pereira is also on Nottingham Forest's radar, as manager Nuno Espirito Santo looks to strengthen his midfield options for the upcoming Premier League season.

James Ward-Prowse, who joined West Ham in the summer of 2023 for a reported fee of around £30 million, has been an influential figure in the Premier League throughout his career. Known for his exceptional free-kick ability, which has earned him accolades from pundits like Ian Wright who described him as “elite” and “unstoppable,” Ward-Prowse has made 381 Premier League appearances. Many of these came during his time as a captain at Southampton before moving to East London.

Despite his proven track record, Ward-Prowse has seen limited action in the early stages of this season, playing only 16 minutes in West Ham's first two Premier League fixtures. This lack of playing time has fueled speculation that he could be allowed to leave the club, with manager Julen Lopetegui potentially open to selling him to make room for other midfield reinforcements.

Ward-Prowse’s potential departure comes at a time when Nottingham Forest is keen to make impactful signings to improve their squad depth and quality. The 29-year-old's experience and set-piece prowess would be a significant addition to Forest's midfield lineup. However, West Ham, given the £30 million investment they made, are likely to demand a substantial transfer fee if they are to part ways with the midfielder this summer.

As the transfer window deadline approaches, it remains to be seen whether Nottingham Forest will finalize a deal for Ward-Prowse. The club’s urgency to sign a new midfielder is apparent, and acquiring a player of Ward-Prowse's caliber could be a pivotal move in their quest to strengthen their squad for the season ahead.

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