Football Insider has been told by sources that Leeds and Southampton are in the race to sign West Ham youngster Flynn Downes.
Southampton, Leeds, Middlesbrough and Crystal Palace are racing to sign West Ham midfielder Flynn Downes,The quartet are in the market for midfield reinforcements before the transfer window closes.amid growing signs he could leave West Ham.
The 24-year-old could find himself pushed down the pecking order due to the incoming arrivals of Edson Alvarez and James Ward-Prowse.The midfielder made the switch to the London Stadium last summer in a £9million move from Swansea City.His current contract runs until 2027 and includes the option of a further 12 months.
Downes made 35 appearances for the Hammers across all competitions last term and featured heavily in the early stages of the Europa Conference League winning campaign but was an unused substitute in the final.Southampton and Leeds are in the market for midfield reinforcements following their relegation to the Championship.
Middlesbrough will be looking to add strength to their squad as they hunt for promotion to the top flight following their play-off disappointment last term. Michael Carrick’s side narrowly lost out on a place in the final after a second-leg 1-0 defeat to Coventry City.
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