Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea target Jarrod Bowen amid drop threat

Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United are interested in Jarrod Bowen as West Ham faces financial problems and possible relegation. West Ham would need to raise more than £100m if relegated, increasing pressure to sell key players. Bowen has produced 21 goals and assists this season and has been a standout since joining from Hull in January 2020. He is valued by West Ham and scored the winning goal in the 2020 Conference League final against Fiorentina. Relegation could force Bowen to reassess his future. Liverpool view him as a forward option, United value his versatility, and Chelsea see him as experienced competition and cover. West Ham’s asking price is unclear, but contract length until 2030 may not prevent sales if relegation is confirmed.

"Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in Jarrod Bowen as rival clubs prepare to capitalise on West Ham's financial problems by targeting their best players. West Ham will need to raise more than 100m if relegated from the Premier League and there is growing interest in Bowen from a host of top sides."

"The England winger has registered a combined 21 goals and assists this season and will have a decision to make on his future if Nuno Espirito Santo's side drop into the Championship. Bowen has been outstanding for West Ham since joining from Hull in January 2020 and his status as one of the most loved players in the club's history is not in doubt."

"Liverpool have long been admirers of Bowen and could target him as they look to boost their forward options. United are keen to add more depth in attack after qualifying for the Champions League and regard Bowen's versatility as a big plus. He predominantly plays on the right but can operate as a central striker and United are considering him as an option on the left wing."

"It is unclear how much West Ham would want for Bowen, whose contract does not expire until 2030, but they will be under extreme pressure to make sales if relegation is confirmed this week. There is also interest in Mateus Fernandes, with Arsenal, United and Paris Saint-Germain in for the Portugal midfielder."

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