Micah Richards has said that Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United or Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool should make a move for Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse in the summer transfer window.
The Sky Sports pundit has noted in The Daily Mail that Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse would be a good addition to Liverpool or Newcastle United for next season and beyond.
The former Manchester City defender believes that Southampton will be willing to cash in on the 28-year-old England international midfielder, a player Tottenham Hotspur have also scouted and are interested in.
Richards wrote: “James Ward-Prowse will be low today. I have been in the situation as a captain when your club are relegated and the responsibility you feel is immense.
“It is not something you get over easily and he certainly will not be putting himself first. But we have to be honest: he is a saleable asset for Southampton and plenty of clubs will be keen on him.
“He will be a smart buy for someone and it would not be the worst decision in the world if Liverpool, who need a replacement for James Milner, or Newcastle tested the water when the window opens.”
Newcastle United should bid for Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse
In our view, Newcastle United should make a bid for Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse in the summer transfer window.
The 28-year-old is one of the best midfielders in the Premier League who does not play for an ‘elite’ club in England.
Now that Southampton have been relegated to the Championship, the Saints could be willing to cash in on their best players.
Ward-Prowse has been on the books of Southampton his entire professional club football career so far, but he could be tempted to move on now.
After all, the England international midfielder is 28 at the moment and is at his peak.
Newcastle are very likely to finish in the Premier League top four this campaign, and the chance to play in the UEFA Champions League could be very tempting to Ward-Prowse.
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