The player has expressed concerns that he may not be in the plans of the team's new manager, Nuno Espirito Santo.

As a result, Ward-Prowse is taking steps to explore alternative opportunities, with a return to his hometown team, Southampton, being one possibility.

Southampton, currently competing in the Championship, may not have the financial resources to sign Ward-Prowse outright, but they are open to the idea of requesting a loan agreement.