• £20m-rated forward has 17 goals this season• Olivier Giroud turns down move to NewcastleCrystal Palace and West Ham are battling to sign the Hull City forward Jarrod Bowen. Palace thought they were close to landing the 23-year-old after positive talks with the Championship club on Thursday but West Ham’s interest has complicated their pursuit.
Bowen had also been a target for Steve Bruce but Newcastle value him at appreciably less than the £20m Hull believe he is worth. In a further blow to Bruce, Newcastle failed in attempt to land Olivier Giroud on loan from Chelsea. The
France striker, who has also attracted interest from
Tottenham, Internazionale and Lazio, turned down a move to St James’ Park.