Premier League clubs on transfer red alert as England international 'is told he can leave this summer'

PREMIER LEAGUE clubs are on red alert after James Ward-Prowse was reportedly told he can leave Southampton in the summer.

The England international is considered one of the best players outside of the big six and has previously been linked with Liverpool and Tottenham.

But the Saints have managed to keep hold of their star player despite dropping down the Premier League table.

According to talkSPORT, the midfielder will be allowed to leave the club should they be relegated.

Ward-Prowse, 28, has been influential for the South Coast side this season.

The club captain has contributed nine goals and three assists in 38 appearances in all competitions this season.

However, the club currently sit bottom of the Premier League table with only 23 points from 31 games.

The Saints are four points from safety with seven game remaining in their campaign.

Should Ruben Selles' side suffer relegation to the Championship Premier League sides will be racing to sign the set-piece specialist.

Along with Liverpool and Tottenham, West Ham and Newcastle are also believed to be interested in his signature.

The Hammers reportedly bid for Ward-Prowse last summer but could not match the asking price and instead signed Lucas Paqueta.

Whereas Newcastle could view the Southampton man as an alternative to James Maddison should he stay at Leicester City.