West Ham United’s 29-year-old winger Jarrod Bowen has become one of the most sought-after players in the Premier League this summer, with Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Everton all expressing strong interest, according to a recent report from the Daily Mail. Even if West Ham manage to avoid relegation, Bowen is likely to leave the club. Multiple interested clubs estimate that a fee of less than £60 million would be enough to secure his signature, making him a true marquee signing in this transfer window.
Each of the three Premier League clubs has its own reasons for pursuing Bowen. Liverpool have been long-term admirers of the winger, needing a quality replacement for the outgoing Mohamed Salah. Newcastle United are considering selling Anthony Gordon, which would leave their attack short of options, making Bowen an ideal target. Everton manager David Moyes personally wants Bowen to join, having signed him from Hull City for £22 million back in 2020 during his tenure at West Ham. The pair share a strong relationship, with Moyes eager to reunite with his former protégé.
Technically, Bowen is a well-rounded England international. He boasts excellent pace, good finishing ability with both feet, consistent goal-scoring efficiency, and solid set-piece skills. His dribbling and crossing from the flanks are also top-notch, making him a player who can both score and create chances. He is versatile enough to slot into any team’s system immediately.
Bowen began his career at Hull City, where he scored 22 goals in the 2018–2019 season, showcasing his attacking potential. Since joining West Ham in 2020, he has gradually become an indispensable core player. In the 2021–22 season, he recorded an impressive 12 goals and 10 assists, becoming the first West Ham player since Paolo Di Canio to achieve such a feat.
Over the past six and a half seasons, Bowen has contributed a total of 64 goals and 48 assists for the Hammers. This season, despite West Ham struggling near the relegation zone, he has maintained a high level of performance with 8 goals and 10 assists. That is the real reason behind the fierce pursuit from the three Premier League giants.
So, which club will secure the signature of the 29-year-old England winger this summer? We’ll have to wait and see.