Championship side Southampton are said to be reluctant to take Flynn Downes on loan.
West Ham United are eager to include the youngster in a deal for James Ward-Prowse.
The Southampton captain is a key target for Hammers boss David Moyes this summer.
Per The Mail, the Saints want a straight cash deal if they are to part with their most valuable player.
The club want at least 40 million if they are to sell long-serving midfielder Ward-Prowse.
West Ham are flush with cash, having sold Declan Rice to Arsenal for a mammoth 105 million.