Championship side Southampton are said to be reluctant to take Flynn Downes on loan.

West Ham United are eager to include the youngster in a deal for James Ward-Prowse.

The Southampton captain is a key target for Hammers boss David Moyes this summer.

Per The Mail, the Saints want a straight cash deal if they are to part with their most valuable player.

The club want at least £40 million if they are to sell long-serving midfielder Ward-Prowse.

West Ham are flush with cash, having sold Declan Rice to Arsenal for a mammoth £105 million.