Newcastle could launch bid to sign England international midfielder - The Guardian
According to The Guardian, Newcastle are considering a summer bid for Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse.
The England international has often been mentioned as the sort of midfielder fans would like to see arrive due to his devastating quality from set pieces and eye for a pass.
He wouldn't come cheap, but Will Unwin's latest transfer piece for The Guardian claims we 'could lodge a bid' for the 27-year-old in a bid to beat West Ham to a deal.
The Mirror's Darren Lewis has also credited us with an interest in the free-kick specialist, stating that he has 'admirers' on Tyneside following yet another impressive season with the Saints.
Ward-Prowse bagged 11 goals and eight assists from midfield over the 2021/22 season, scoring as many direct free kicks (4) as Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs combined.
It was reported by The Telegraph yesterday that Eddie Howe has prioritised moves for a striker, a winger and a centre-back above all else, so it remains to be seen if we'll have the funds - or appetite - to spend big on a midfielder who won't come cheap.
