Tottenham will not be signing West Ham star unless there is a summer U-turn…
Jarrod Bowen has now set the record straight regarding his future amidst speculation linking the West Ham United captain with a controversial move across London to Tottenham Hotspur.
It has been reported over recent days that the Tottenham recruitment department will prioritise adding experience to their squad this summer.
Meanwhile, in his final press conference of the season, Ange Postecoglou stressed the need for Spurs to sign proven performers to supplement the young talent at the club.
One man they could look to is the Hammers captain, with several outlets claiming over recent weeks that Tottenham have reached out to Bowen and West Ham regarding a summer deal.
Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Ipswich Town FC and West Ham Unit…
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Jarrod Bowen rules out summer transfer to Tottenham
The previously mentioned update suggested that the 28-year-old has doubts over whether the East London club can push on next season under Graham Potter, with Spurs sensing an opportunity to secure his services.
However, Bowen has now rubbished those suggestions, making it clear that he will remain at the London Stadium unless West Ham decide to sell him.
When asked about the speculation over his future, the former Hull City man told BBC Sport: “You score a couple of goals, the transfer window comes around the corner and people are interested in you. I have been linked a few times in different transfer windows when I have had good seasons.
“I have been here for five, five and a half years now and I have got good numbers in goals and assists so I think that is always going to come. But we are sitting here at a club where we have won a European trophy, we have finished in high places, had a Europa League semi-final, so we have had a lot of success as well since I have been here.
“We have had a blip this season and when we won the Conference League I think we finished lower as well, but no one remembers that because we won the trophy as well.
“This is the first season where we have had no Europe and we have been really poor in the league position, so talk is going to happen. But for me, unless the club turned around and said they were selling me then I won’t be going anywhere.”
Tottenham are prepared to make a big offer for Bowen
It was claimed by CaughtOffside last month that Tottenham were weighing up a €60m (£51m) offer for Bowen.
The outlet pointed out that West Ham are not in a strong FFP position ahead of the summer and may need to sell players before they can buy.
Spurs are thus considering testing the waters with a sizable offer for Bowen, while Liverpool are also keeping an eye on the Hammers captain’s situation.
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