Tottenham bid to sign 99 G/A Prem captain labelled ‘100% utter nonsense’

West Ham Source Dismisses Tottenham Interest in Jarrod Bowen as “Utter Nonsense”

Tottenham Hotspur are actively scouring the transfer market for reinforcements this summer, particularly in the attacking department, following a disastrous Premier League campaign in which they finished 17th. With a clear need to bolster the squad across multiple positions, one area the North London side are prioritizing is the acquisition of a wide forward.

Spurs have been linked with several potential targets, including Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo. The Cameroon international is reportedly open to a move, especially with his former manager Thomas Frank now at the helm in North London. However, recent reports indicate that Tottenham’s interest in Mbeumo may have cooled, prompting the club to explore alternative options.

One name that has repeatedly surfaced in connection with a move to Tottenham is West Ham United’s captain and talisman, Jarrod Bowen. The England international enjoyed one of his most productive seasons in the Premier League during the last campaign, registering an impressive 13 goals and 10 assists—bringing his total direct goal contributions in the league to 99.

Despite speculation linking him with a potential switch across London, a trusted source from within West Ham United has reportedly dismissed the rumours in the strongest terms possible. According to Claret & Hugh, the source labelled any talk of a forthcoming bid from Spurs for Bowen as “100 per cent utter nonsense,” emphatically denying any negotiations or intentions to sell the player.

Bowen himself appears firmly rooted in East London and has shown no desire to leave the club where he has played for over five years. Since arriving at the London Stadium in January 2020, the winger has established himself as one of the Hammers’ most consistent performers, playing a pivotal role in their recent successes—including their historic UEFA Europa Conference League triumph and a Europa League semi-final run.

Speaking candidly about the constant speculation that tends to surface during transfer windows, Bowen acknowledged the rumours but reiterated his commitment to the club.

“You score a couple of goals, the transfer window comes around the corner, and people are interested in you,” he said. “I have been linked a few times in different transfer windows when I have had good seasons. I’ve been here for five, five-and-a-half years now, and I’ve got good numbers in goals and assists, so I think that’s always going to come.”

He continued, “But we are sitting here at a club where we’ve won a European trophy, we’ve had high finishes, and reached the Europa League semi-final—not many players get to experience that. We’ve had success since I’ve been here. Sure, this season’s been disappointing, especially without European football, and that’s naturally going to lead to speculation. But unless the club tells me they want to sell, I’m not going anywhere.”

With Bowen fully committed to West Ham and the club showing no intention of selling their captain, it seems Tottenham will have to look elsewhere in their search for an elite wide attacker. While Spurs continue to weigh their options, it’s clear that any hopes of prising away one of West Ham’s most prized assets are unfounded—at least for now.