West Ham United‘s pursuit of promising winger Jonathan Rowe has received a significant boost following Leeds United’s victory over Norwich City in the Championship playoffs.
What with David Moyes’ departure and Julen Lopetegui’s arrival as manager, West Ham are set for a major squad overhaul. New technical director Tim Steidten is aiming to bring in eight to ten new players this summer, prioritising young talent, lowering the squad’s average age, and acquiring players who meet Premier League homegrown quotas.
The 21-year-old Norwich midfielder Jonathan Rowe embodies everything West Ham is looking for. He impressed last season, scoring 13 goals and providing 3 assists in 28 starts, earning him Norwich’s young player of the year award. The Hammers had previously expressed interest in January but faced competition for his signature.
Leeds United’s dominant 4-0 win against Norwich in the Championship playoff semi-final has unexpectedly improved West Ham’s chances of landing Rowe. Norwich’s failure to gain promotion to the Premier League makes them more likely to sell Rowe, who is entering the final year of his contract.
Tim Steidten’s transfer strategy appears to prioritise young English talent with experience playing abroad. West Ham are also reportedly interested in players like Marcus Edwards (Sporting) and Angel Gomes (Lille), who share similar profiles to Rowe.
This summer transfer window marks a turning point for West Ham. The club is committed to building a team around young, exciting talent, strategically supplemented by experienced players. We will all be eagerly watching how Steidten and Lopetegui reshape the squad in the coming months.
Johnathon Rowe or jack clarke who’s your favorite and why ?
Only watched him twice, but Clarke appeared to lack pace .. Looked a bit of a poor man’s Grealish to me, but can’t judge on 2 games .. Again can’t judge Rowe v Leeds as he’s been out for a while .. Looked a bit raw, but so did Antonio when he signed from Forest and Rowe looks like he does have pace and knows where the goal is ..
The principle is sound but then you throw Sullivans mucky mitts into the mix and well we all know how that goes
Your living in the pass!!