Jarrod Bowen has registered 21 goals and assists for West Ham this season, attracting interest from Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United as rival clubs prepare to capitalise on West Ham’s financial difficulties by targeting their best players.
Relegation Threat Looms Over West Ham
West Ham will need to raise more than £100 million if relegated from the Premier League, and there is growing interest in Bowen from a host of top sides. The England winger has been outstanding for West Ham since joining from Hull City in January 2020, and his status as one of the most beloved players in the club’s history is not in doubt.
The 29-year-old, who hopes to be included when England name their squad for the World Cup on Friday, scored the winning goal when West Ham beat Fiorentina in the Conference League final in 2023. Bowen has stayed loyal to West Ham and is thought to be happy in London, but relegation could force him to reassess his priorities.
Interest from Premier League Giants
Liverpool have long been admirers of Bowen and could target him as they look to boost their forward options. Manchester United are keen to add more depth in attack after qualifying for the Champions League and regard Bowen’s versatility as a big plus. He predominantly plays on the right but can operate as a central striker, and United are considering him as an option on the left wing.
Chelsea are another intriguing option. They have focused on signing young players but are keen to add more experience. Their interest in Bowen is not at an advanced stage, but they believe he could offer competition on the right and potentially provide cover for their strikers.
Financial Pressure and Other Sales
It is unclear how much West Ham would want for Bowen, whose contract does not expire until 2030, but they will be under extreme pressure to make sales if relegation is confirmed this week. There is also interest in Mateus Fernandes, with Arsenal, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain in for the Portugal midfielder. The Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville will also be up for sale.
West Ham made a £104.2 million loss in the last financial year and will need to make sales even if they stay up. If Tottenham take a point from either of their final two games, West Ham will go down.
