Former West Ham coach Stuart Pearce has likened Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse to Liverpool and England star Jordan Henderson amid continued speculation surrounding his future.
Ward-Prowse has been linked with a summer transfer away from St Mary’s, with West Ham, Spurs, Manchester United Newcastle all reported to be interested in the 27-year-old’s signature. The midfielder and free-kick specialist scored ten Premier League goals for the first time in his career during the 2021/22 season and was called into Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the UEFA Nations League games this month.
Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has been defiant over where Ward-Prowse’s future lies. Speaking last month , the Austrian said: "He has another four years on his contract here, he is happy here and he is our captain and he is staying here. Fans love him and we know how important he is to our team."
