Aston Villa Target Jarrod Bowen
Aston Villa has expressed strong interest in English winger Jarrod Bowen from West Ham following the relegation of West Ham into the Championship. According to The Athletic, Unai Emery views the 29-year-old as the perfect option to bolster their forward line because Villa is expecting the departure of key players in the frontline.
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Villa's Summer Plans Depend on Outgoings
Villa manager Unai Emery is a huge admirer of Jarrod Bowen, but contacts between Villa and West Ham are not expected very soon, as the team wants to sell some key players to generate funds for Jarrod Bowen's pursuit.
Sources are expecting the negotiations to start from £50m, but West Ham is not looking to sell the player even after the relegation, as Bowen has a 4-year contract left with West Ham. However, the player has not decided his stance on whether to leave or stay with West Ham.
From Hull City to West Ham Star
Jarrod Bowen joined West Ham in 2020 for a reported fee of around £22 million after an impressive spell with Hull City in the Championship. The player joined the London club with a five-and-a-half-year contract. The player has been a consistent performer for West Ham since day 1; he averages 20+ goal contributions for West Ham in the Premier League per season. Even in the last campaign, where West Ham was relegated to the Championship, Bowen provided 9 goals and 11 assists for the team, which marks his consistency.
Why Bowen Fits Emery's System
Bowen is predominantly a right winger with pace and an eye toward the goal, but he also handled multiple positions, including the role of striker during the absence of Michail Antonio at West Ham under David Moyes.
His versatility, work rate, and consistent end product make him one of the most attractive options available on the market this summer for Unai Emery's Villa.