**Jarrod Bowen transfer news has been heating up over the past couple of days with Chelsea and Everton rumours.**
When West Ham were relegated, one of the first thoughts in the fans’ minds would have been: who will stay, who will go? Well, most people would have thought Bowen was going to leave, but also had it in the back of their minds: is there a chance he stays?
From all the rumours so far, it seems like Bowen’s preference is to stay in the Premier League. However, if the Hammers weren’t to accept an offer for him, he will stay, and he would be happy to.
According to Miguel Delaney of the Independent, Chelsea are weighing up a move for Jarrod Bowen as they look to add more proven Premier League quality to their attack.
West Ham reportedly value the England international at around £50M, although sources believe a deal could be struck for closer to £40M because of their relegation to the Championship.
Also, from some less reliable sources, Everton have been linked with a £30m move for the wideman, with David Moyes keen on reuniting with his former star.
Selfishly, us Hammers fans don’t want Bowen to go; we’ve all got our eyes set on at least him and Soucek staying. However, depending on finances and other sales, we simply might have to sell him if there is interest.
However, seeing him at Chelsea would be very difficult, and to be honest I’m not sure he’d want to risk his great relationship and legendary status with West Ham by joining our London rivals.
However, seeing him play for another Premier League team under Moyes might be even harder.
I can still see Newcastle making a move for him, which would be easier to take for us Hammers. Anthony Gordon has left, which means Anthony Elanga can move to his preferred left side, which means a potential opening up on the right side of the attack.
Hopefully we can keep hold of him; however, I’m not sure a financially struggling club can reject 40m for a player who is potentially past his best, even though we will likely get £60m+ for Fernandes also.
If he were to leave, I’d like him to go to a Newcastle or a Aston Villa. Chelsea and Everton would be too hard to take, but I guess he will go to the highest bidder.