Big boost for Burnley's promotion rivals as star man commits his future

Burnley’s promotion rivals West Ham have been handed a major boost ahead of the new season.

Many had expected their star man Jarrod Bowen to move on following the Hammers’ relegation from the Premier League.

But the England man, who scored 11 times last season despite their struggles, has confirmed he is staying.

“The main motivation for me is staying and bringing this club back into the Premier League, where we belong,” he told the club’s social media channels.

“There was always going to be rumours and different things going on but for me, it was only right to speak when the time is right.

“In circumstances like this, it [relegation] hurt everyone and it should hurt everyone, because it was such a disappointing thing to happen. But you can’t change it and it doesn’t last forever.

“It didn’t take a lot for me because this club means a lot to me. I’m captain of the club now which is a huge honour. I see myself in years to come as a die-hard West Ham fan.

“I always think: ‘what would they want as a fan if they got the opportunity to play on the pitch?’.

“There’s a lot of thinking time over the summer and a lot of things that go on in your head, but for me I look at years and years to come.

“When I retire, what’s going to bring me the most happiness? For me now that’s getting this club back into the Premier League.”