James Ward-Prowse
31-Year-Old
Burnley
The Championship
Returns to West Ham
Ward-Prowse will return to West Ham United following the conclusion of his loan spell at Burnley, the club announced.
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Ward-Prowse joined Burnley on loan in January 2026 and made 13 Premier League appearances, contributing one assist alongside 12 tackles and 15 interceptions across 681 minutes on the pitch. The 31-year-old English midfielder brought his set-piece expertise and defensive work rate to a Burnley side that struggled in their first season back in the top flight. Ward-Prowse now returns to West Ham, where his future will be assessed heading into the summer window.
Ward-Prowse joined Burnley on loan in January 2026 and made 13 Premier League appearances, contributing one assist alongside 12 tackles and 15 interceptions across 681 minutes on the pitch. The 31-year-old English midfielder brought his set-piece expertise and defensive work rate to a Burnley side that struggled in their first season back in the top flight. Ward-Prowse now returns to West Ham, where his future will be assessed heading into the summer window.
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Whips in six crosses
Ward-Prowse recorded one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Manchester City.
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Strong service doesn't pay off
Ward-Prowse had nine crosses (five accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Brighton.
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Whips in 10 crosses
Ward-Prowse recorded 10 crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus AFC Bournemouth.
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Assists as a sub
Ward-Prowse assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Chelsea.
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Available after loan-lock
Ward-Prowse is available again for Burnley after missing Saturday's 2-0 defeat against his parent club West Ham United due to being loan-locked.
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Could leave West Ham United
Ward-Prowse has been linked with a move away from West Ham United in the January transfer window, according to The Sun.
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The 31-year-old midfielder has fallen out of the pecking order for manager Nuno Espirito Santo, and there's a chance he might leave the Hammers before the end of the current transfer window. Ward-Prowse has been linked with a move to Burnley, who could use a creative presence in midfield, but other Premier League teams could show interest in him as well.
The 31-year-old midfielder has fallen out of the pecking order for manager Nuno Espirito Santo, and there's a chance he might leave the Hammers before the end of the current transfer window. Ward-Prowse has been linked with a move to Burnley, who could use a creative presence in midfield, but other Premier League teams could show interest in him as well.