Last night Crystal Palace were described as being in the process of formulating a bid for West Ham’s talismanic Skipper Jarrod Bowen – with ‘The Sun” claiming £50 million was the figure being planned, to tempt a cash strapped West Ham to part with their Captain and simultaneously offer Bowen an escape route out of the mire of Championship football.
After such a moderate beginning to life in the second tier, few could blame Bowen for reconsidering his options just two months after Kretinsky’s brave new world offered him – and us – the reassurance that West Ham were sound, solid, solvent and Sullivan-free. How distant those days of hope seem now: For us and, no doubt, for Bowen himself.
Jarrod Bowen – sorry ‘Palace, he’s not for sale
Claret and Hugh approached a highly placed source inside West Ham United, seeking reassurance that whatever the player’s approach, the club had not reneged on their stance. The simple, uncompromising response came back last night:
“Jarrod Bowen is not for sale”
Which will be a crumb of comfort for supporters.
However it is unlikely to signal an end to the speculation entirely until the transfer window closes and puts an end to the rumour mill for another four months : West Ham urgently need to do business before 3rd September but it sounds as if they are fully committed to ensuring that Jarrod Bowen, at least, stays put.
Crumbs of comfort? He isn’t worth 50 million let alone 50 p , he’s definitely not a captain, not a leader, doesn’t inspire the squad let alone those on the pitch , last couple of seasons how many times has he actually gone past a player with the ball , his crosses into the box are terrible, his corner kicks against pompey laughable, he’s lost his pace , he’s overrated, definitely not a billy bonds , Di canto , even a lampard , dicksy who all inspired, lead the team
Your source is a man of many words
The Sun !!!!!! Real news must be short.
He’s not for sale but we have a number of others if you are interested just keep it quiet!
Ummm. Given the loss of pace these last few months, and if it was guaranteed that the whole fee would be reinvested in the squad, ( a CB and a Lacey attacker), I’d give it due consideration. Problem being Kretinsky will use it to pay off more debt and not on player reinvestment so keep Bowen and hope his firm returns soon.
A Lacey Striker, sounds pretty and fancy 🤣
I thought ridiculous articles on Bowen leaving had stopped. He is West Ham through and through and will not be going anywhere.