West Ham midfielder James Ward-Prowse has joined Burnley on loan until the end of the season. The 31-year-old England international has struggled for game time, having not played a minute since Nuno Espirito Santo was appointed at West Ham. Burnley, who sit 19th in the Premier League, have added experience to Scott Parker’s squad following January’s arrival of 18-year-old defender Cameron Scott from Rangers.
James Ward-Prowse joins Burnley on loan for rest of Premier League season
West Ham midfielder James Ward-Prowse has joined fellow Premier League club Burnley on loan until the end of the season. The 31-year-old, who has 11 England caps, moves with Burnley sitting 19th in the table. Burnley are 10 points from safety following Saturday’s 2-2 draw against Tottenham, and West Ham, in 18th, are five points above the Clarets.
Ward-Prowse joined West Ham from Southampton in August 2023 and has made 78 appearances for the Hammers. He was loaned to Nottingham Forest for the 2024-25 season, playing 10 times under then manager Nuno Espirito Santo, but that deal was cut short during the winter transfer window.
He was a regular under former West Ham manager Graham Potter and made six appearances this season before Potter was sacked in September. Ward-Prowse has not played a single minute of football since Nuno was brought in at West Ham, prompting a move for more involvement during the second half of the campaign.
“As soon as I heard of Burnley’s interest and spoke to the manager, I knew this loan spell was just what I needed,” Ward-Prowse said. “There’s a big battle between now and the end of the season, but I’m going to relish every moment.”
Burnley manager Scott Parker has already added to his squad this month by signing 18-year-old defender Cameron Scott from Rangers. Ward-Prowse brings significant senior experience, having come through Southampton’s academy and making 410 appearances before leaving for West Ham.
