AdminJarrod Bowen has insisted he wants to remain at West Ham and help the club return to the Premier League after their relegation to the Championship was confirmed on the final day of the season.
The Hammers did their part at the London Stadium with a convincing 3-0 victory over Leeds United, thanks to second-half goals from Taty Castellanos, Bowen and Callum Wilson.
However, Tottenham’s 1-0 win over Everton ensured Spurs survived and condemned West Ham to relegation.
Bowen has recently been linked with a summer move away from east London, with Manchester United reportedly monitoring the England international.
Chelsea and Liverpool have also been credited with an interest, but the winger made it clear where his focus remains.
“Ultimately, this season we haven’t been good enough and we’ve paid the price,” he told Sky Sports.
“I’m under contract here. I’ve been here six and a half years. I’ve had some really high moments and this is a low moment that will outweigh everything.
“There’s going to be rumours, there’s going to be talk. Ultimately, what I see is getting this club back in the Premier League because that is where it deserves to be.”
Bowen admitted the pain of relegation would stay with the squad throughout the summer.
“[I just feel] hurt. 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.”
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