Liverpool’s reported interest in West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen has made headlines, but the club’s stance is clear: Bowen is not for sale. This news isn’t surprising to those familiar with the player, the club, and its fan base.
However, this statement only fuels speculation about Mohammed Kudus and a potential summer departure. With significant funds needed to strengthen the squad, the £80 million release clause for Kudus becomes key. For a two-week period in June, any Premier League club that meets this clause will trigger an automatic sale.
Kudus has struggled to replicate his Europa League form from 2023, and he is likely West Ham’s most marketable asset. Recent reports suggesting that West Ham “must accept an £80m bid” for Kudus seem more realistic than the wild rumors surrounding Bowen.
Until the situation with Lucas Paquetá is resolved, the Brazilian is considered unsellable, leaving Kudus as the main potential source of transfer funds. If a club meets his release clause, West Ham will likely cash in. Selling for a significant profit would not only strengthen the squad but also help with the club’s financial stability.
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