Crystal Palace are weighing up a £50 million bid for West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen, who signed a new contract this summer despite the club's relegation to the Championship. The 29-year-old winger has pledged his future to the Hammers but remains a target for the south London club.
Palace seek replacement for Sarr
Palace are ready to test Bowen's resolve as they look to replace Ismaila Sarr, who is keen to join Galatasaray. The Turkish club are working on a £34 million deal for Sarr, who scored 21 goals last season and is pushing for a move.
New Eagles boss Pierre Sage left Sarr out of the squad that lost 2-0 at Everton on the opening weekend, and Galatasaray want to complete the transfer within a week, which would leave Palace needing a replacement.
Bowen's West Ham legacy
Bowen scored 11 times for West Ham last season. Palace have been long-time admirers of the England international and were frontrunners to sign him from Hull in January 2020 before the Hammers won the race for his signature.
West Ham supporters are frustrated after their team, pre-season favourites for promotion, failed to win either of their opening two games. Charlton secured a 2-1 win at the London Stadium on Saturday, with Taty Castellanos missing a stoppage-time penalty to rescue a point, leaving fans puzzled as to why Bowen did not take it.
Bowen's legacy at the club is secure after he scored the last-minute winner in the 2023 UEFA Conference League final, West Ham's first European trophy since 1965. He has said he did not want to leave off the back of a relegation, which motivated him to sign a new deal.
