Jarrod Bowen transfer latest as Liverpool rival swoops for West Ham talisman
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsTransfersAston Villa is interested in signing Jarrod Bowen from West Ham this summer, with the winger available following the Hammers' relegation; Liverpool has also been linked with BowenJarrod Bowen could be on the move this summer(Image: Getty Images)Aston Villa is said to be eyeing a move for West Ham winger Jarrod Bowen this summer.The 29-year-old suffered relegation with the Hammers last season and faces a stint in the Championship next term unless he secures a transfer. He's been linked with several teams in recent weeks, including Liverpool, though a move to Anfield seems unlikely given the Reds' focus on other targets.
Victor Munoz has already signed, while Yan Diomande and Bradley Barcola remain on the club's radar.As reported by The Athletic, Villa has made its interest in Bowen known, though no formal talks between the two clubs have yet taken place.It is further reported that West Ham would hold out for a fee of around £50 million ($66 million) for Bowen, despite the club's drop to the second tier.Bowen, who was not picked for England's World Cup squad, is also set to turn 30 in December."It’s hard to post something like this when all you’re feeling is embarrassment and pain," wrote Bowen on Instagram after West Ham's relegation was confirmed.Bowen suffered relegation with West Ham last month(Image: Getty Images)"I could write loads trying to explain where it all went wrong this season, but honestly, what you deserve from me is an apology."Bowen added: "We just weren’t good enough. And that’s why the season ended the way it did.
The support home and away never changed, even when things weren’t good enough from us on the pitch."We should have given you more. One thing I know about this club is that it has the desire and fight to bounce back from this."This club belongs in the Premier League and deserves to be back there as soon as possible."Villa is looking to bolster its wide options following Jadon Sancho's departure, with Leon Bailey also expected to be made available for transfer this window.Morgan Rogers' future will be pivotal in shaping Villa's summer activity, given his central role in Unai Emery's attacking setup.Arsenal has registered its interest in Rogers, though the Gunners are well aware that prising him away from Villa Park would require a considerable outlay.Rogers has five years left to run on his contract, having penned a second extension since his arrival from Middlesbrough last November.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.West Ham United FCLiverpool FCTransfersAston Villa FC