Jarrod Bowen Latest: These Are the Players Who Will Quit West Ham If They Are Relegated

West Ham United face a potential player exodus led by captain Jarrod Bowen if relegation from the Premier League becomes reality this season, according to reports from former Everton figures and transfer insiders.[4]

The Hammers are in dire straits, sitting 18th in the table, winless in their last seven matches, and four points from safety amid a relegation battle in the 2025-26 campaign. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo, who replaced Graham Potter in September, is under intense pressure, with a crucial board meeting scheduled to discuss his future if they fail to beat Brighton.[1] A loss could mark the tipping point for the Portuguese boss, who has struggled to lift the side out of the drop zone.

At the heart of the crisis is star winger Jarrod Bowen, West Ham's talisman and captain. Despite owner David Sullivan deeming him "untouchable" in January to aid the survival fight, insiders claim he is expected to leave in summer 2026. The 29-year-old seeks Champions League football, with Liverpool and Tottenham leading the chase. Relegation would accelerate his departure, damaging his hopes of a Thomas Tuchel-led England World Cup squad.[1][2]

talkSPORT pundits Jeff Stelling and Ray Parlour debated a "worst-case scenario" of Bowen pushing for a January exit to safeguard his international prospects. Stelling pondered if the loyal Hammer might prioritize the World Cup over the club, but Parlour insisted there would be a "proper meltdown" among fans, ruling out any sale this window amid fan pressure on Sullivan and Karren Brady.[2][3]

The article highlights Bowen as the leader of a broader exodus of key stars should West Ham drop down, though specifics on other players are teased without full details. Ex-Everton sources warn of multiple departures, compounding the club's woes in a season of boardroom tension and on-pitch barren runs. Survival hinges on upcoming fixtures like Nottingham Forest, but the clock is ticking.[4][5]

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