Jarrod Bowen has strongly hinted he intends to stay at West Ham United and help the club win promotion back to the Premier League next season.
The England international made his feelings clear in post-match comments following the defeat to Leeds that confirmed West Ham’s relegation to the Championship.
Speaking to BBC Match of the Day, Bowen refused to discuss reported interest from Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea, calling any such talk disrespectful.
“I’ve been here six and a half years now. Had a lot of good moments and this outweighs all of it. Getting this club relegated… it hurts,” Bowen said.
When pressed directly on potential moves to other clubs, Bowen shut down the conversation without hesitation, making his priorities clear to anyone listening.
“It’s disrespectful to everyone to start talking about that. I want this club to be in the Premier League,” he said.
“It’s a club that means so much to me and has given me so much so my vision is to get this club back in the Premier League,” Bowen added.
West Ham’s relegation has attracted significant attention from some of English football’s biggest clubs, all of whom view Bowen as proven Premier League quality available at a reduced price.
Liverpool have maintained a long-standing interest in the winger, while Chelsea have been monitoring his situation as part of their ongoing recruitment activity this summer.
Reports also indicate that Manchester United’s ownership group INEOS have identified Bowen as a transfer target following the club’s drop from the top flight.
West Ham reportedly face significant financial pressure in the Championship, with reports suggesting the club may need to generate over £100 million through player sales.
Bowen earns a reported £150,000 per week and holds a contract running until 2030, meaning any selling club could command a substantial transfer fee from interested parties.
Despite those financial pressures, Bowen’s public comments represent the clearest signal yet that he does not currently plan to push for a departure from east London.
Whether those sentiments hold firm throughout the summer transfer window, as interest from top clubs continues to grow, remains to be seen.
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