REPORT: West Ham United to sell £14 million star in the summer transfer window

A player who David Moyes only brought to the team eighteen months ago may be sold by West Ham United during the summer transfer window.

For West Ham manager David Moyes, the impending summer transfer window will be crucial because he needs to bring in a lot of fresh players.

However, in order to raise money and adhere to Financial Fair Play regulations, sales will also need to be made.

Flynn Downes, who is now on a season-long loan with Southampton, is one player who most certainly might be moved on. Downes is 25 years old.

When the summer transfer window opens, West Ham may sell the Essex-born midfield player on a permanent basis, according to The Athletic.

His long-term future at the London Stadium is said to be “uncertain,” but Southampton is reportedly determined to get him to St Mary’s permanently, regardless of whatever tier they play in the next season.

The 25-year-old was signed by Moyes for £14 million to go from Swansea City to the London Stadium in the summer of 2022, although he only played 1,507 minutes for the Hammers in their last campaign (Transfermarkt).

And it appears that he might not play for West Ham any longer.

 West Ham midfielder could be sold during the summer transfer window.

Given that the Athletic is speculating that the Saints would make every effort to sign Downes long-term this summer, it seems certain that his future is not at the London Stadium.

Downes has been a tremendous asset to Southampton this season, and I really enjoyed seeing him play last year.

It is undeniable, though, that there are questions about the former Swansea City player’s suitability for Premier League action.

He is really skilled at many things, but is he technical or progressive enough to be a difference maker for us at the top level? To be honest, I’m not sure if he is.

The midfielder is undoubtedly one of the best players in the Championship, and he might also be a useful addition to a Premier League team in the bottom half. Regretfully for him, though, I don’t believe he will succeed as a professional in East London.

And I believe it will be better for all parties if West Ham sells Flynn Downes during the summer transfer window.