Report: Irons eyeing big-name PL midfielders

West Ham are interested in a deal to sign James Ward-Prowse from Southampton and Kalvin Phillips from Leeds United this summer, according to The Sun.

The Hammers are said to be considering a swoop to sign the Saints skipper, who has been in such impressive form this season.

Ward-Prowse has scored nine goals and laid on five assists this season and is a set-piece specialist who is likely to go to the World Cup with England later this year.

Southampton, though, are said to be adamant that they won’t let their captain leave in the next transfer window.

Hammers boss David Moyes is also said to be considering another bid for Phillips.

Another England international, he is also wanted by Aston Villa and Manchester United and his transfer fee could plummet if Leeds are relegated.

They are currently 18th in the Premier League and Moyes saw a £50m bid for Phillips rejected in January.