Overview
- Michael Owen, who made the case on talkSPORT on Wednesday, urged Liverpool to target West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen as Mohamed Salah’s replacement on the right wing.
- Bowen is 29, under contract until 2030, and has delivered 84 goals and 62 assists in 277 West Ham games, with Jurgen Klopp previously calling him “probably my favourite player besides my players.”
- Reporters note Bowen is expected to stay if West Ham avoid the drop, but relegation could trigger a move and lower the fee, with estimates ranging from about £52m to roughly £30m in a worst‑case scenario for the Hammers.
- Liverpool face a clear need for a right‑sided forward after Salah confirmed a summer exit on a free, and recent heavy spending has raised questions about how much Fenway Sports Group will allocate for a replacement.
- Despite renewed attention on Bowen, outlets report no formal approaches or bids from Liverpool as the club assesses its options for the summer window.