Flynn Downes

Flynn Downes contract and transfer fees

Flynn Downes's contract with Southampton runs until 30 June 2028 (19 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2028, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract with a club outside England.

Flynn Downes has moved for €30m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (3 paid transfers). The biggest: €18m, West Ham United to Southampton, Jul 2024.

Southampton paid €18m for Flynn Downes in July 2024. His value is now €10m, €8m below the fee. That is €205k per appearance across his 87 for them so far.

Flynn Downes transfer history and what each club made

• Ipswich Town · academy graduate · sold to Swansea City for €2m (Aug 2021) · profit for Ipswich Town €2m
• Swansea City · signed from Ipswich Town for €2m (Aug 2021) · sold to West Ham United for €11m (Jul 2022) · profit for Swansea City €9m
• West Ham United · signed from Swansea City for €11m (Jul 2022) · sold to Southampton for €18m (Jul 2024) · profit for West Ham United €7m
• Southampton · signed from West Ham United for €18m (Jul 2024) · current club

Flynn Downes injury record and availability

Flynn Downes has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Flynn Downes has played 939 of a possible 1,350 minutes (70%): 12 starts and 13 appearances in 15 games, average rating 7.03.

Since 2020, Flynn Downes has had 4 injury spells: 140 days out and 6 games missed. Longest: knee injury, 88 days (Oct 2020).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: no injury recorded
• 2024/25: 2 spells, 42 days out, 4 games missed

Southampton injury list

Flynn Downes international career

Flynn Downes has 4 caps for England U19 (latest Nov 2021) and no senior cap yet.