Amid reports linking Jarrod Bowen with a summer move to Tottenham Hotspur, journalist Pete O’Rourke has revealed what his sources have told him about the West Ham star’s future.
Spurs and the Hammers are locked in a battle for survival, with the Lilywhites sitting just two points ahead of their London rivals heading into the final two league games of the season.
It has been revealed that if Tottenham do stay in the Premier League, they may hand Nuno Espirito Santo’s men another big blow ahead of next season.
After securing Mohammed Kudus last summer, Spurs are plotting a move to poach Jarrod Bowen from the London Stadium ahead of next season.
Newcastle and other Premier League clubs expected to challenge Tottenham for Jarrod Bowen
Journalist Pete O’Rourke has now made it clear that it will not be easy for the Lilywhites to win the race for the Hammers winger this summer.
O’Rourke explained that the 29-year-old is likely to be a man in demand if the Hammers go down, revealing that Newcastle are one of several clubs keeping tabs on his situation.
When asked about the speculation linking Bowen with a move to Spurs, the journalist told Football Insider: “There’s no doubt West Ham’s top players will be in high demand if they are relegated, and Jarrod Bowen will be included in that. If he wants to stay in the Premier League, he won’t be short of options. There’s been talk of Liverpool, Everton and Newcastle being interested in him.
“He’s Premier League proven, he’s a player who obviously could have an impact for Newcastle as well. “He can score goals, he can assist goals which he’s proven again with 10 goals and 11 assists this season for West Ham.
“So if West Ham do suffer relegation and Bowen wants to stay in the Premier League, Newcastle are one of a lot of clubs who will be looking at him. He won’t come cheap because of his contract situation. He’s under contract at the London Stadium until 2030, and ideally, West Ham would like to keep hold of Bowen.”
Bowen may stay at West Ham even if they get relegated
However, not all sources are convinced that the West Ham captain is likely to jump ship this summer if the club go down to the Championship.
It was revealed by TEAMtalk a few days ago that Bowen is in no rush to exit the London Stadium and could remain at the East London club even if they get relegated.
Tottenham have also been backed to make a move for West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville this summer if Nuno’s men fail to avoid the drop.