Ward-Prowse was denied a return to his former dwelling on Tuesday after being neglected of West Ham’s squad for his or her Carabao Cup assembly with Saints.
Hammers boss Nuno Espirito Santo, who additionally dumped him out of Nottingham Forest beforehand, confirmed he was match however not chosen.
He advised the Daily Echo: “We have to make the list, we have to make the list. Many of our players stayed at Rush Green, and it’s normal.”
Following social media chatter about Ward-Prowse after the match, TalkSPORT first reported that Saints are exploring re-signing the 31 12 months previous.
Noting agreed however advised #SaintsFC are wanting into re-signing James Ward-Prowse @talkSPORT
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They add that nothing is agreed over a deal, however the Daily Echo understands Saints are wanting into the situations required to convey Ward-Prowse again.
Ward-Prowse has by no means performed an prolonged run of video games within the Championship as he has racked up 422 appearances within the Premier League.
Saints are nonetheless seeking to strengthen in midfield following Shea Charles’ departure to Fulham in a deal value as much as £30million earlier this month.
West Ham are usually troublesome negotiators, whereas the funds concerned may show a stumbling block to any potential deal growing.
Clubs have till 11pm on Tuesday, September 1, to finish all switch enterprise for the summer season, with Saints additionally away at Birmingham that night.