Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse is emerging as a serious target for West Ham United.

Hammers boss David Moyes is a huge admirer of the central midfielder.

The 27-year-old is the Saints captain and a regular for England, and one of the best dead-ball players in the Premier League.

According to the Mirror, West Ham would be willing to pay big money to secure Ward-Prowse this summer.

However, convincing Southampton to sell would be a difficult task.

Ward-Prowse is very popular at the club, and selling him would make their task of remaining in the Premier League for another season even more difficult.