West Ham recalls James Ward-Prowse from Nottingham Forest loan

James Ward-Prowse has officially returned to West Ham United after the club and Nottingham Forest mutually agreed to terminate his loan early. The 30-year-old midfielder made only ten appearances for Forest, struggling for playing time and not featuring in recent matches. This move allows Ward-Prowse to rejoin West Ham, where he had previously scored seven goals and provided eleven assists in the last season before his loan. Head coach Graham Potter is expected to utilize him to add experience and depth to the squad in the second half of the campaign. Ward-Prowse's return comes as West Ham seeks to improve their standing in the Premier League, currently positioned at 15th. His previous tenure at Southampton saw him become a notable set-piece specialist, and he now looks forward to a fresh start with the Hammers.