Manchester United have identified West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen as their primary summer transfer target, with the club preparing to capitalise on the Hammers’ precarious league position. The England international could be available for a reduced fee if West Ham suffer relegation from the top flight. According to Football365.com.
Man Utd target cut-price Bowen deal as West Ham fight relegation battle
Spanish reports suggest United are leading the race to sign the £53m-rated forward, viewing West Ham’s current struggles as an opportunity to strengthen their attack. The Hammers sit in the relegation zone, two points from safety, which could significantly impact any potential negotiations for their key asset.
United’s attacking transformation has been remarkable this season, evolving from one of the Premier League’s lowest scorers last term to joint-third highest this campaign. The Red Devils invested almost £200m in offensive reinforcements last summer, bringing in Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko to Old Trafford.
West Ham’s potential relegation would greatly facilitate negotiations for United, who are eyeing a cut-price deal for Bowen. Sources suggest the initial €60m valuation could be considerably reduced if the London club drops to the Championship, forcing them to negotiate his permanent departure.
United plan to initiate formal talks once West Ham’s final league position becomes clear this season. The club are looking to capitalise on this situation ahead of Tottenham and other rivals, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirming United’s summer recruitment will depend heavily on Champions League qualification and managerial decisions.
TEAMtalk reports that Bowen regards his future in east London as very open, while Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has previously described him as one of West Ham’s greatest ever players. United are also targeting central midfield reinforcements, with Casemiro expected to depart in the summer transfer window.
