Southampton are lining up a move for West Ham midfielder, Flynn Downes, and the deal could be funded by the twin exits of James Ward-Prowse and Romeo Lavia, TEAMtalk understands.
The Saints are preparing for life back in the Championship and look certain to be without at least one of their finest midfielders.
Indeed, Romeo Lavia is courting strong interest from Arsenal. Football Insider recently reported a ‘verbal agreement’ has been struck that will see the Belgium international move to north London.
Captain Ward-Prowse, meanwhile, is on the radars of Liverpool and West Ham. Ironically enough, the Hammers may wind up sending a central midfielder of their own the opposite direction to the south coast.
TEAMtalk has learned new Saints boss Russell Martin is keen to reunite with Flynn Downes. Martin managed the …

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