West Ham United transfers: Gabby Agbonlahor issues Jarrod Bowen exit verdict
Gabby Agbonlahor believes Jarrod Bowen could leave West Ham should he impress with England at EURO 2024.
The Hammers attacker was called up to Gareth Southgate’s squad during the international break and impressed in a friendly.
With Irons fan Tom Skinner in the talkSPORT studio, Agbonlahor joked that he might be worried of Bowen doing well in Germany this summer.
He said on 28 March at 9:58am: “Aren’t you worried that he tears it up at the Euros and then leaves West Ham? Declan Rice did, didn’t he?”
Is Bowen leaving West Ham this summer?
Agbonlahor’s jest about Bowen potentially leaving the London Stadium if he impresses at EURO 2024 may provoke a reaction from Skinner, but there’s underlying merit to the claim.
Bowen, at 27, is in the prime of his career, evident from his impressive tally of 14 league goals and three assists in 28 league games.
Such consistent performances could attract attention from bigger clubs, especially if he shines on the international stage.
Moreover, players often aspire to compete at the highest levels and challenge themselves in elite competitions like the Champions League.
A standout performance for England could boost Bowen’s profile and open doors to clubs competing in top European leagues.
Additionally, the allure of potentially playing in European competitions or contending for titles could be enticing for Bowen, especially if the club’s ambitions don’t align with his own.
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