The latest update on Tomas Soucek’s future at West Ham should also have ramifications for Jarrod Bowen.
Soucek is reportedly open to leaving the Hammers at the end of the season, with interest from David Moyes’ Everton.
If Soucek were to leave the club this summer, West Ham would have no choice but to reject any offers for Bowen.
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Crysencio Summerville in action during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium (Photo by Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images) Jarrod Bowen applauds the fans after the team's defeat during the Premier League match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
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West Ham cannot afford to lose Jarrod Bowen and Tomas Soucek
Bowen and Soucek are West Ham’s two longest-serving outfield players, having both joined in the January 2020 transfer window.
They were integral to the Hammers’ Europa Conference League success in 2023 and have since cemented their places as club legends.
Therefore, as West Ham’s squad transitions following a difficult two seasons, their experience will be invaluable.
Losing one would be a shame; losing both would create an alarming leadership void in the dressing room.
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West Ham United's Tomas Soucek during the Premier League match between Fulham and West Ham
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Now, with Soucek likely to leave the club this summer, Bowen’s role has suddenly become even more important.
The right-winger’s unique blend of work rate and quality embodies everything West Ham aspire to be.
He will surely attract interest from several top clubs again this summer, but the Hammers would be foolish to accept anything less than a ridiculous fee.
Keeping Bowen should be the absolute priority, even above up-and-coming stars Crysencio Summerville and Mateus Fernandes.
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