Michael Owen, the former Liverpool striker, has singled out Jarrod Bowen from West Ham United as a prime candidate to succeed Mohamed Salah at Liverpool FC. This assessment comes as Salah prepares to leave Anfield after an impressive nine-year tenure.
Owen’s Endorsement of Bowen
Owen, who found success with Liverpool over 25 years ago, expressed his admiration for Bowen during a recent discussion on talkSPORT. He believes that Bowen is an exceptional player with the skills needed to thrive at Liverpool.
- Jarrod Bowen’s strengths include strong finishing with both feet.
- His pace and corner-kicking abilities further enhance his profile as a top player.
- Owen described Bowen as “absolutely brilliant” and a player worthy of a move to Liverpool.
Salah’s Upcoming Departure
Mohamed Salah announced in March that the current season would be his last with Liverpool, leading the club to explore potential forwards in the summer transfer window. Reports suggest that Liverpool is also monitoring players like Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig and Francisco Conceicao from Juventus.
Jurgen Klopp’s Praise for Bowen
Owen’s sentiments about Bowen resonate with those expressed by Jurgen Klopp, former Liverpool manager. Klopp publicly praised Bowen ahead of a Carabao Cup match in December 2023, calling him “probably my favourite player besides my players.” Previously, he acknowledged Bowen’s impressive ascent from Hull City to a key player in the Premier League.
Bowen’s Current Status at West Ham
Currently the captain of West Ham, Jarrod Bowen is under contract until 2030. However, if West Ham faces relegation, the 29-year-old could be available for a lower transfer fee, making him a more viable option for Liverpool. Owen emphasized the importance of Bowen’s potential role in the team, stating, “If West Ham went down, he would be my idea of somebody to replace Salah.”
As Liverpool gears up for their next match against Chelsea at Anfield, the thoughts of potential successors to Mohamed Salah linger among fans and analysts alike.
