'Fantastic news' - Insider: West Ham star set to stay despite relegation
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(Credit: Imago) Jarrod Bowen: ‘Fantastic news’ for West Ham as exit decision made after relegation Tue 26 May 2026 8:00, UK Jarrod Bowen has handed West Ham United a huge boost in the immediate aftermath of their relegation as he dismissed claims about a potential exit.The 29-year-old was unable to rescue the Hammers from the drop despite a 3-0 win against Leeds on the final day, as Tottenham fought to secure a 1-0 win against Everton.He enjoyed another strong season in the Premier League with a combined 20 goal contributions in 38 league games despite what was a miserable period for the club.However, former West Ham scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that he now expects Bowen to stay at the London Stadium despite interest in luring him away.This comes after the England international confirmed he wants to help the club get back into the top flight come the end of next season, in a boost to West Ham’s plans. 🔄West Ham United Transfer Update🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the West Ham United boardroom. VISIT THE WEST HAM TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Could Jarrod Bowen stay at West Ham next season?Football Insider revealed on 22 May that West Ham are doing everything to keep Bowen at the London Stadium regardless of their future in the Premier League.After their relegation was confirmed, that desire has become even stronger, and they will have been delighted with the captain’s words at full time.Jarrod Bowen2025-26 StatsAppearances38Starts38Minutes Played3409Goals9Assists11Jarrod Bowen’s Premier League stats for West Ham in 2025-26.
(via Transfermarkt)While the situation could still change during what will be a long summer for the Hammers, they are expected Bowen to remain a West Ham player next season.“Bowen has been quite clear about where he sees his future,” Brown told Football Insider.“West Ham obviously want to keep hold of him and it’ll be fantastic news for them that he’s already speaking about leading them back into the Premier League.“We’ll see what happens in the transfer window because you can’t rule anything out this early, but it does seem at the moment like he will stay at West Ham.“He’s obviously got family connections there and he loves the club, he’s the captain there, so I’m sure he feels some sense of responsibility for going down.“If he sticks to what he’s said and leads them back up, it will be a great story, but there will also be clubs looking to lure him away.”Which clubs are interested in signing Bowen?West Ham are understood to be extremely reluctant to lose their talisman this summer, but should his stance change, they may be unable to prevent a move.Football Insider revealed on 15 May that Bowen is in high demand this summer with a number of Premier League rivals keeping a close eye on his situation.Credit: ImagoNewcastle are believed to be among those clubs keeping tabs on the forward in case he decides to move on, with Eddie Howe believed to be a big fan of his.David Moyes is also keen on a reunion with his former star and could make a move to bring him to Everton as they aim to bolster their attacking options.Further up the league, meanwhile, the likes of Liverpool, Man United and Chelsea have all been credited with an interest and could make enticing offers. ⚒️ Don’t Miss a Beat: Your West Ham Insider Access Get the full story from the London Stadium and Rush Green with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from East London.