"More likely to sign than Declan Rice" - Journalist drops big internal West Ham contract claim

West Ham United are ‘more likely’ to tie Jarrod Bowen down to a new London Stadium contract than agree fresh terms with fellow fans’ favourite Declan Rice, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

The Hammers have qualified for European football for a second consecutive season and, following another successful campaign, boss David Moyes will be keen to keep his star men in east London.

It is understood that West Ham are looking to tie Bowen down to a new long-term deal ahead of next season.

The winger, who cost the Hammers £22million when he joined from Championship side Hull City in January 2020, still has more than three years remaining on his current agreement.

But the Hammers want to reward Bowen by tabling a contract worth double his £60,000-per-week wage package.

It comes after playing a key role in West Ham’s success this season, with him registering 31 goal involvements, leading to ‘genuine’ interest from Liverpool.

The 25-year-old, who is valued at £31.5million by Transfermarkt, has become the first Hammers star to break into double figures for goals and assists in a single Premier League campaign since Paolo Di Canio.

Sadio Mane set for Liverpool exit?! Find out more on The Football Terrace…

Jones believes West Ham will have more luck when it comes to entering contract negotiations with Bowen than they had with Rice.

The transfer insider also understands the Hammers are aware that there are admirers of the wide-man ahead of the summer window opening for business next month.

The transfer insider told GIVEMESPORT: “I think he would be more likely to sign than Declan Rice because Declan Rice isn’t going to sign a new contract.

“West Ham also know that there is early interest in Jarrod Bowen. Even if he doesn’t go