£60m West Ham star already agreed to join Newcastle United - 'it was nailed on'
Newcastle have once again been linked with Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United.
Newcastle United are one of three clubs reportedly interested in signing West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen this summer.
The Hammers sit in the Premier League relegation zone with two games remaining and travel to St James’ Park this Sunday in what could be a pivotal relegation clash. Bowen is expected to start against the Magpies.
According to the Daily Mail, the 29-year-old could be allowed to leave West Ham this summer regardless of whether the club is relegated or not.
Premier League trio linked with Bowen
Liverpool are understood to be strong contenders for the England winger’s signature, while Newcastle’s reported interest comes amid expectations that Anthony Gordon could depart.
Everton are the third club credited with an interest. Toffees manager David Moyes previously signed Bowen for £22million from Hull City during his time as West Ham boss.
The report suggests Bowen could be available for less than £60million. Despite West Ham’s struggles in recent seasons, he has been one of their most consistent performers, scoring 84 goals in 278 appearances.
His standout moment came in 2023 when he scored the winning goal in the Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina.
Jarrod Bowen previously agreed to join NUFC
Newcastle have held a long-term interest in Bowen dating back to his time at Hull City. The winger had actually agreed to join the Magpies, only for then-owner Mike Ashley to pull the plug on the deal at the last minute. He went on to sign for West Ham instead.
Reflecting on the failed move in 2023, Bowen told the Premier League’s YouTube channel:“So it was deadline day and I had nothing. I thought I was going to Newcastle because Steve Bruce was there. I was looking for houses and everything, I thought it was nailed on. They said they’re not paying the money… I went to training and thought I was staying at Hull, but the manager pulled me and said ‘what are you doing here, we’ve accepted a bid from West Ham.’ I didn’t even know they were interested.”
Steve Bruce, who signed Bowen for Hull from Hereford United for just £50,000, later revealed his frustration at missing out on bringing him to Newcastle.“The big one I missed on at Newcastle was Jarrod Bowen… I had him parked in the service station on the M1 waiting to see if we could scramble the funds… but I couldn’t get the money together and he went to West Ham instead.”