Now Southampton have tied Forster to new long-term deal.
Forster, who is set to be named in Roy Hodgson's Euro 2016 squad on Monday, has penned a five-year contract extension, with Ward-Prowse signing for six more seasons.
Forster, 28, joined Saints from Celtic in 2014 and has gone on to establish himself as one of the top keepers in the Barclays Premier League.