West Ham United director Daniel Kretinsky has issued a clear message to Manchester United regarding the future of Jarrod Bowen and Mateus Fernandes. The Hammers are determined to keep their key players despite reported interest from the Red Devils.
West Ham's Relentless Stance
Both Bowen and Fernandes have been heavily linked with moves to Old Trafford this summer. The speculation intensified after West Ham's relegation to the Championship, raising fears that the club would be forced to sell its star assets.
However, Kretinsky has firmly dismissed such notions. In an interview with The Times, he stated: "We have a very credible strategy. We don't need to sell the players for financial reasons."
Promotion as the Sole Objective
Kretinsky emphasized that the club's primary goal is an immediate return to the Premier League. "We are doing this to make sure we are promoted back to the Premier League immediately. That is our only goal," he said.
He added that key players are waiting to see a real chance of keeping the squad together. "What matters is funding, strategy and consistency. We have spoken to all of them. They need to see that our project is real and serious. Promotion is our only goal."
Manchester United have been monitoring both players as potential reinforcements. Bowen, an England international, has been a consistent performer for West Ham, while Portuguese midfielder Fernandes has impressed since his arrival. Nevertheless, Kretinsky's comments make it clear that West Ham will resist any attempts to prise them away.
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