Newcastle United prepare mega offer for West Ham star Jarrod Bowen
Newcastle United have expressed a keen interest in acquiring the services of West Ham United standout Jarrod Bowen, according to reports. Simultaneously, the Magpies face the looming threat of losing their star player Anthony Gordon to either Liverpool or Manchester City.
Reports suggest that Newcastle harbor significant admiration for Jarrod Bowen, placing him prominently on their list of targets for the upcoming transfer window. Bowen, a seasoned performer with 202 appearances for West Ham, boasts an impressive record of 60 goals and 39 assists during his tenure at the London club.
Standing at 175 cm tall, Bowen has also earned recognition on the international stage, having represented England in 11 matches. His versatility as a right-sided attacker makes him an ideal candidate to fill the impending void left by Miguel Almiron, who is expected to depart for Saudi Arabia. Earlier disclosures by TEAMtalk indicated that Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga remains under consideration as another potential option.
Newcastle’s pursuit of Bowen could potentially escalate into formal negotiations with West Ham, although the London side holds a firm negotiating position. Bowen is under contract with West Ham until June 2030, without any release clause, which suggests that the Hammers are prepared to demand a substantial fee—reportedly around £100m—from any Premier League rival seeking to secure his services.
Financially, Newcastle have been navigating close to the Profit and Sustainability thresholds in recent times. The possible sale of Anthony Gordon could provide the necessary funds to facilitate a significant move for Bowen, ensuring that the Magpies remain competitive in the transfer market.
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While Gordon and Bowen typically operate on opposite flanks, Bowen’s potential arrival would not merely be a like-for-like replacement for his compatriot in the North East. Instead, it presents an opportunity for Newcastle to make a statement of intent, bolstering their squad and rejuvenating fan confidence in the club’s ambitions.
Should Newcastle indeed part ways with Gordon, they would be motivated to reinvest in a marquee signing like Bowen, thereby reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the squad. The acquisition of Bowen would undoubtedly be viewed as a strategic move to enhance the team’s attacking prowess and overall competitiveness in the Premier League.
As discussions potentially progress between Newcastle and West Ham, the coming weeks could prove pivotal in determining whether Bowen makes the switch to St James’ Park. For Newcastle, securing Bowen’s signature would not only address immediate squad needs but also serve as a testament to their aspirations of challenging for higher honors in the seasons ahead.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
