Southampton is ‘Desperate’ to Sign a Summertime £20 Million Star.

After a fruitful loan season on the south coast last season, Southampton is eager to sign Flynn Downes. Dharmesh Sheth, a Sky Sports reporter, claimed to GIVEMESPORT that if his employers lower their asking price, the West Ham United star may become their “priority target.”

A player who is acquainted with the club’s daily operations and culture might be a valuable addition to Russell Martin and his entourage as they reorganize their roster in preparation for a return to the Premier League.

Saints are eager to sign a permanent deal with Downes.
West Ham is prepared to let the midfielder move.

Anticipated to advocate for a summer relocation to St. Mary’s this summer, Downes played a pivotal role in Martin and Co.’s effort to secure promotion. The six-cap England Under-20 international was one of Southampton’s best players in 2,907 minutes of playing in 2023–2024. Southampton is eager to sign him permanently based on his performances.

GMS sources claim that Southampton, who made 37 appearances across all competitions on the south coast, is still the front-runner in the race for Downes. The 25-year-old general, who Martin calls “the best in the league,” is free to leave east London this summer as a move that will undoubtedly change his career is imminent.

With Downes’ current West Ham contract expiring in the summer of 2027, Southampton would not be in a strong position when negotiating for the one-time Europa Conference League winner, but could still snare a deal before the trading period comes to a close.

When it comes to reopening negotiations, the east Londoners are in a much stronger position because Downes signed a five-year deal when he finalized his move to the capital back in July 2022. According to a reliable source, ExWHUemployee, West Ham values the midfielder at between £15 and £20 million.

Sheth commented on the current situation, saying that Downes’ summer transfer from West Ham to Southampton is “one to watch,” since the Saints are eager to finalize a permanent deal.

The Sky Sports reporter insisted that there is a discrepancy in the different teams’ assessments of the star from Brentwood, and that if the offer is acceptable to his employers, he might still be one of their top targets this summer. Sheth said in an interview with GIVEMESPORT:

“You should definitely keep an eye on Flynn Downes. Flynn Downes’ permanent contract is something Southampton is fervently seeking. Before West Ham contemplates selling, they need to close the valuation gap, although it’s obvious that Southampton would make a better offer.