“Means so much to me…”: 23 g/a United target provides major update on his future

Manchester United ended the season on an impressive note with a 3-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex on Sunday, 24 May, in the Premier League. Goals from Patrick Dorgu, Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes, who also picked up his record-breaking 21st Premier League assist of the season, helped the Red Devils secure all three points on the final day of the campaign. United have now scored 69 goals in the league this season, which is a huge improvement on their return of 44 goals last campaign. The decision to invest in Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko has already paid dividends, with the trio getting into double figures this season. The focus is now set to shift to the transfer market, with the Red Devils expected to invest heavily in the squad before the start of the new season. A new midfielder is the absolute priority, with Casemiro set to leave this summer as a free agent. However, the English giants are likely to seek further attacking reinforcements amid the uncertainty surrounding Joshua Zirkzee’s future. A recent report relayed by The Peoples Person suggested that United have their eyes on West Ham United’s Jarrod Bowen as a low-cost option for the job. Premier League experience will entice United Bowen arrived at the London Stadium from Hull City in January 2020 and swiftly became a first-team regular. He has been indispensable for the Hammers ever since and has turned heads at clubs across the Premier League. This season, the 29 year old has registered 11 goals and 12 assists in 42 games across all competitions for West Ham, all of which were starts. Jarrod Bowen Stats: 2025/26 Season CompetitionAppearancesStartsGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed CardsMinutes Played Premier League38389114-3,409′ FA Cup332—360′ EFL Cup11-1–90′ Total424211124-3,859′ Source: Transfermarkt. Bowen found the back of the net in West Ham’s 3-0 win over Leeds United on Sunday in the final game of the season. However, the Englishman’s efforts were not enough as the London side finished 18th in the Premier League and were relegated to the Championship. The situation has added to speculation regarding his future, providing United with an opportunity to secure his signature for a reduced fee. Bowen’s versatility also makes him an enticing option for the Red Devils, but the player has now issued a defiant update on his future that could scupper their plans. Bowen hints at West Ham stay Speaking after Sunday’s game, Bowen expressed his disappointment at how the season had unfolded. He said: “I’ve been here six and a half years now. Had a lot of good moments and this outweighs all of it. Getting this club relegated… it hurts.” When asked about his future and the growing interest in his signature, the Englishman gave a bullish response, adding: “It’s disrespectful to everyone to start talking about that.” “I want this club to be in the Premier League. It’s a club that means so much to me and has given me so much so my vision is to get this club back in the Premier League.” Final Thoughts While United may not have much luck in their pursuit of Bowen, West Ham’s relegation could provide them with the perfect opportunity to secure Mateus Fernandes. The Portuguese is reportedly on United’s wish list as a possible replacement for Casemiro. “My vision is getting this club back in the Premier League.” 😤 West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen says it hurts to see the club relegated to the Championship for the first time in 16 years ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/6JVG2tO8G6 — Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) May 24, 2026 Featured image Justin Setterfield via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Deepungsu Pandit Deepungsu has been a Manchester United fan since 2000. In his playing days, he was an attacking midfielder with a proclivity for the back heel. Right now, however, he prefers to operate as a regista. Deepungsu has been writing about the Red Devils, Football, and other things since 2009. He has worked for over seven years with Sportskeeda, writing football reviews, opinions and news articles. Deepungsu also maintains a blog, The Thinking Me, where he writes about life and things that interest him. His favourite Manchester United player is Paul Scholes.