Jarrod Bowen Named West Ham Captain as Kurt Zouma Seeks Exit
New manager Julen Lopetegui praises Bowen's commitment while Zouma negotiates a transfer to the UAE.
- Bowen replaces Zouma as captain, who is in talks to leave West Ham after failing a medical at Al-Shabab FC.
- Bowen, an England international, has been with West Ham since 2020 and scored the winning goal in the 2023 Europa Conference League final.
- New signings include Niclas Fullkrug and Jean-Clair Todibo as part of a summer overhaul under Lopetegui.
- Lopetegui has not ruled out further transfers, with Carlos Soler from PSG being a potential target.
- West Ham's squad is largely fit for their Premier League opener against Aston Villa, with only Edson Alvarez doubtful.