Southampton reach agreement to re-sign Ward-Prowse for under £1m

Southampton have reached an agreement to bring James Ward-Prowse back to the club, with the fee reported to be under £1m.

Details were first published by Ben Jacobs on Thursday, who reports the agreement is now in place for the midfielder to rejoin his former side.

An agreement at this stage indicates the key terms between the clubs have been settled and that a formal announcement could follow once the remaining steps are completed. No timeline for confirmation has been indicated in the reporting.

The proposed fee, described as under £1m, points to a low-cost move for a player who previously represented Southampton. Precise add-ons, structure and any performance-related elements have not been specified.

Ward-Prowse’s return would reunite club and player after his earlier spell on the south coast. The reporting does not detail contract length or when he could be available for selection, should the move be finalised.

Neither Southampton nor the player’s camp has publicly announced the deal at the time of writing. The report adds that the figure remains below the £1m mark, with further particulars likely to emerge if and when the transfer is formally confirmed.