Southampton want £40million to sell their captain James Ward-Prowse this summer, according to reports.
The Saints' relegation to the Championship was confirmed on the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday.
And the south-coast club are keen to raise funds for a summer rebuild by selling off their skipper and talisman Ward-Prowse amid interest from West Ham.
Central midfielder Ward-Prowse has three years left on his contract and is wanted by several clubs including Aston Villa and Tottenham, leading to the hopeful £40m valuation.
As reported by the Sun, the Hammers are leading the chase for the 28-year-old, who does not have a relegation release clause in his contract - as revealed by Mail Sport in May.