Jarrod Bowen to be ‘huge loss’ for West Ham United as ‘unbelievable’ transfer claim made
Dan Bardell believes West Ham United will keep hold of Jarrod Bowen even if they don’t achieve European football qualification this season.
The Englishman has been a sensation in East London since making the move from Hull City in January 2020.
He scored the winner in the Conference League final and his performances have been met with an international call-up by Gareth Southgate.
His Premier League form has caught the eye over the years which has seen him linked away, Bardell believes he will remain at the London Stadium this summer.
Speaking exclusively to West Ham Zone, Bardell said: “I think he’ll stay. He’s got a big contract that he’s recently signed and he clearly loves the club. He’s been a big part of what West Ham have done.
“Potentially if he doesn’t make the Euros squad, it might be something where he says, ‘do I need to be playing for a club in the Champions League?’, to be able to cement myself in the England squad.
“Is a club of that level going to come in and buy him? I don’t think he’d go, I think West Ham would want too much money for him. I think he’s happy at a great club.
“He’s been an unbelievable signing. It shows how much value there is in the Championship, he’s been one of the best signings from there that’s ever been made.
“A constant goal threat, he impacts games and he’d be a huge loss to West Ham but I don’t think he’ll go.”
Could West Ham let Jarrod Bowen leave?
Even with high-profile signings like Lucas Paqueta and Mohamed Kudus, Bowen has still stood out in an ever-improving Hammers side.
According to FotMob, the English forward has played 32 times in the Premier League and in that time has registered 16 goals and a further six assists.
This makes him the highest goal scorer and second top assister for David Moyes’ side this season, such has been his impact.
With that being said, he would be a massive miss if he was to be sold in the summer given how hard it would be to replace his output.
Kudus has had a superb debut season for the Hammers and could certainly increase his numbers to fill that void.
The funds raised by selling the versatile forward could see a new striker come in to replace Antonio who isn’t getting any younger.
It would be a tough prospect for Moyes or whoever replaces him to consider but with the financial side of the deal likely to be high, it may make sense from that perspective.
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