Bowen is arguably the Irons’ best player and for the last few seasons has widely been considered one of the Premier League’s best forwards outside of the ‘big-six’.
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Since joining from Hull City in 2020, the winger has 85 goals and 63 assists in 280 appearances, notably scoring the winner in the 2023 UEFA Conference League final.
Capped 22 times for England, Bowen did not make Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad, a somewhat controversial decision given he recorded 23 goal contributions in 42 matches last season.
It is understandable why there is so much interest in the 29-year-old, with Aston Villa and Everton also monitoring the player as they look to bolster their squads.
Mateus Fernandes snubbed Man Utd and has now signed for Tottenham (Photo: Getty)
But the likes of Michael Carrick and Xabi Alonso are going to be disappointed as Sky Sports report that West Ham have absolutely no interest in selling their captain.
No price tag has been quoted by the Irons, with the player expected to return to the club for pre-season training next week.
Bowen still has four years left on his contract and there is now even less pressure to sell him thanks to the huge fee received from Fernandes’ transfer.
Man Utd could turn to Bowen’s teammate Crysencio Summerville instead (Photo: Getty)
This week, the skipper also featured in West Ham’s new home kit launch, which some have interpreted as a sign he is staying put.
Bowen’s stance on a move is not known. A return to the top-flight, and the opportunity to play in the Champions League if he joined United, Liverpool or Villa, would surely be tempting, but he has a very strong affinity for his current club.
