Everton manager David Moyes is plotting a reunion with West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen. The Scottish tactician is preparing for his first full season at Hill Dickinson Stadium and has identified Bowen as a key summer target. Moyes shares a strong history with Bowen, having signed him from Hull City in 2020 and helping develop him into a clinical England international and European trophy winner. After a turbulent season at the London Stadium, where West Ham struggled for consistency under Nuno Espirito Santo, Moyes believes the time is right to test the club’s resolve, aiming to bring Bowen’s work rate and attacking quality to Everton’s front line. However, securing a deal for the [‘amazing’](https://readwestham.com/2026/04/20/west-ham-nuno-espirito-santo-jarrod-bowen-praise/) Bowen will not be easy, as West Ham view him as untouchable. The Hammers do not want to lose their talismanic captain as they prepare for life in the Championship, particularly amid speculation over the futures of younger assets such as Mateus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville.
Summerville is wanted by Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Tottenham and Manchester United, with the last three also holding an interest in Fernandes alongside Real Madrid. Bowen remains under a long-term contract at the London Stadium, giving West Ham full leverage to demand a premium fee well in excess of £50 million. For Moyes, bridging that financial gap would require significant adjustments to Everton’s wage bill, but the opportunity to sign a proven Premier League leader who understands his tactical demands means the Toffees are likely to maintain strong interest in Bowen throughout the summer window.