Southampton Yet To Make Approach For Midfielder

The Hammers signed the midfielder from Swansea City last summer and he featured 35 times in his first season at the London Stadium.

With Rice leaving the club this summer, Downes is claimed to be determined to fill the hole left by the former West Ham captain ahead of the new campaign.

But David Moyes is looking to bring in two midfielders and Downes has been linked with a move to Southampton in the ongoing transfer window.

Russell Martin worked with the midfielder at Swansea but for the moment, the Saints have not made a concrete move for him.

Southampton are yet to approach either West Ham or the player to discuss a potential summer switch.

With West Ham yet to bring in a new midfielder, Downes has a chance to impress Moyes during pre-season.

A decision on his future is only expected to take place following pre-season as the West Ham boss considers his options.

It remains to be seen whether Martin pushes Southampton to make a move to land his former Swansea man this summer.

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