Southampton are interested in signing Flynn Downes after his successful loan stint on the south coast last season. Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth suggested to GIVEMESPORT that the West Ham United star could become their ‘priority target’ if West Ham lowers their price tag.
Russell Martin and his team are looking to reshuffle their squad ahead of their return to the Premier League. Strengthening their midfield with a player familiar with the club’s culture and operations could be crucial.
West Ham is willing to allow Downes to make the move, making it likely that Southampton will pursue a permanent deal.
Flynn Downes is poised to push for a summer move to St. Mary’s after playing a crucial role in Russell Martin’s promotion-securing campaign. In 2,907 minutes of action during the 2023/24 season, the six-cap England Under-20 international emerged as one of Southampton’s standout performers, prompting the club to seek a permanent deal.
According to GMS sources, Southampton remains the front-runner for Downes, who made 37 appearances across all competitions on the south coast. Described by Martin as ‘the best in the league,’ the 25-year-old is set to move on from East London this summer, with a career-defining transfer seeming inevitable.
### Downes’ 23/24 Championship Stats vs Southampton Squad
| Metric | Output | Squad Rank |
| — | — | — |
| Minutes | 2,829 | 9th |
| Pass success rate (%) | 93.1 | 4th |
| Average passes per game | 64.5 | 6th |
| Overall rating | 6.94 | 5th |
| Tackles per game | 1.9 | 2nd |
| Interceptions per game | 1.4 | =1st |
| Aerials won per game | 0.8 | =6th |
Despite Downes’ West Ham contract running until summer 2027, Southampton aims to secure a deal before the transfer window closes. West Ham holds a strong negotiating position, given Downes’ five-year contract signed in July 2022. Trusted insider ExWHUemployee indicates that West Ham values the midfielder between £15-20 million.
Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth highlighted Downes’ move to St Mary’s as ‘one to watch,’ noting that the ex-loanee is among Martin’s top targets.
On the current state of play, Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth suggested that Flynn Downes’ potential summer move from West Ham to Southampton is ‘one to watch,’ with the Saints eager to secure a permanent deal.
Sheth highlighted a gap in the respective clubs’ valuation of the Brentwood-born star but noted that Downes could still be one of Southampton’s primary targets this summer if the price is right for West Ham. Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Sheth said:
“Flynn Downes is definitely one to watch. Southampton are desperate to get Flynn Downes on a permanent deal. There’s a gap in valuation which they will have to work on before West Ham considers selling, but it is clear that Southampton would make him one of their primary targets in this transfer window. He had such a successful loan spell last season and was a key member in that promotion season as well, so they will want to recruit him back at St Mary’s, but the price would have to be right for West Ham.”
Southampton Eye Move for Domina
In addition to Downes, Southampton manager Russell Martin is also eyeing a move for a striker, with plans to fast-track him into the first team.
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