Fabrizio Romano's West Ham transfer update with deadline day exit 'close' as Nottingham Forest 'eye' Irons' £30m man

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West Ham United are close to sanctioning one exit on deadline day with another on the cards

It has been a busy transfer window for West Ham United under new manager Julen Lopetegui with a host of new faces arriving at the London Stadium.

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Max Kilman, Crysencio Summerville, Niclas Fullkrug, Luis Guilherme, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Guido Rodriguez, Wes Foderingham and Jean Clair-Todibo are among those to have joined the Irons this summer while the likes of Flynn Downes and Said Benrahma have left on permanent deals.

However, more exits could be on the way before deadline day as we round-up the latest transfer news from West Ham.

Cornet exit ‘close’

Maxwel Cornet is closing in on a season-long loan to Premier League rivals Southampton, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The 27-year-old joined the Hammers from Burnley in 2022, signing a five-year deal at the London Stadium.

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He has struggled with injury since his move to the Irons as he has played just 37 times across all competitions over the last two seasons - scoring one goal and providing six assists. He made just seven Premier League appearances last term and a move to the south coast will likely give him more opportunity to get the relevant minutes under his belt.

Forest ‘eye’ Ward-Prowse

Romano has also reported that Nottingham Forest have placed West Ham midfielder James Ward-Prowse on their list of targets as they look to sign a midfielder before the 11pm deadline. The 29-year-old joined the Irons on a four-year deal last summer after a fee of around £30m was agreed with Southampton following their relegation from the Premier League.

The central midfielder played in 37 of West Ham’s 38 Premier League fixtures last term, scoring seven goals and providing seven assists. He also made 10 appearances in the Europa League, as he chalked up four assists. However, he has played just 16 minutes for the Hammers in the Premier League this term after starting both of the club’s opening two games on the bench.

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Romano claims Forest are looking at getting a new midfielder in before the deadline and Ward-Prowse is a player they are eyeing. However, a deal is not described as close as West Ham have yet to make a decision on the player’s future.

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