James Ward-Prowse has returned to West Ham United after the Hammers and Nottingham Forest mutually agreed to end his loan spell at the City Ground. The midfielder, 30, made 10 appearances for Forest, who thanked Ward-Prowse for his "professionalism and dedication during his time at the club".

Prowse’s return from Nottingham Forest. Ward-Prowse was due to spend the season on loan with the Reds from West Ham, but the deal was terminated before the January transfer window deadline and he is back at the London Stadium.

Fans have come out to thank Ward-Prowse after it was confirmed he'll be going back to West Ham, but some are excited as it could be the sign a new deal is on its way.

James Ward-Prowse has returned to West Ham after an agreement was reached with Nottingham Forest to terminate his loan early. The Englishman has played just three times since Christmas, totalling just 18 minutes of action, and was not even in the squad for Forest’s 7-0 win over Brighton on Saturday.

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West Ham United can confirm James Ward-Prowse has returned to the Club. Ward-Prowse has spent the first half of the 2024/25 season on loan at Nottingham Forest but is now back at the Hammers after a mutual agreement was reached between the two clubs and the player, who made ten appearances during his spell at the City Ground.

Prowses loan at Nottingham Forest ends, returning to West Ham for the remainder of the season after limited playtime.

Ward-Prowse, 30, has started only five Premier League games for Forest and was left out of the squad for Saturday's win over Brighton.