Jarrod Bowen could be one of the most in-demand players in the summer transfer window if West Ham are relegated
Manchester United are keen on signing Jarrod Bowen, entering the fray alongside rivals Liverpool and Chelsea in pursuit of the West Ham star. The 29 year old is expected to be available during the summer transfer window, with the Hammers needing to generate over £100million through player sales should they suffer relegation.
West Ham sit two points adrift of safety and due to their goal difference they will be condemned to the drop unless they beat Leeds and Tottenham lose to Everton. Despite the club’s troubles, captain Bowen has 10 goals and 11 assists this season.
The forward will also be hoping for inclusion in England’s World Cup squad when it’s announced on Friday. Liverpool have long been linked with a move for him as a potential successor to Mo Salah while Chelsea are also said to be in the mix.
United have now thrown their hat into the ring, according to The Guardian. The Red Devils are said to be preparing a bid as they seek to bolster their attacking options after clinching a Champions League return.
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Bowen’s adaptability is said to be a significant reason for United’s interest while Chelsea are keen as they look to add depth on the right flank. The former Hull City man can operate on the right or through the middle and has reached double figures for goals in five of his six full seasons in London.
While Bowen’s contract runs until 2030, West Ham will face considerable pressure to sell should their relegation be confirmed. Speaking to Sky Sports in a recent interview, Bowen made it clear he won’t entertain discussions about what lies ahead until the campaign concludes.
“I’ve done it since I’ve been at Hull,” he said. “I sit down at the end of every season and think, what’s best for me? What do I feel? What’s my gut feeling? And then make a decision and go with it there.”
While the forward remains hopeful of a World Cup chance, keeping his club afloat is Bowen’s sole focus at present. “It’s probably one of the biggest weeks in my career,” he continued.
“So it would be wrong for me to start looking past into the next few weeks and start putting my energy elsewhere. I love this club. I have a lot of care for this club. So I want to put all my energy into this week.
“A lot of stuff gets printed. That’s what happens in social media and in newspapers these days. A lot of false things get put out there. When there’s time to speak and time to address different things, then it will come from me because that’s how I work.
“I’m quite honest. I’m quite open. I’ll always address different sorts of things. But for me now, my energy has to be into this week. There’s no other way.”
