Liverpool are now reportedly exploring a deal to sign Jarrod Bowen after West Ham United shared what it would take for them to sell their star man in 2026.
Those at Anfield have set their sights on another attacking addition with their summer spending yet to come good. Club-record signing Alexander Isak has scored just one goal in all competitions and has largely faced fitness issues during his time at Anfield so far. Meanwhile, Florian Wirtz - although gradually improving - is yet to find the back of the net.
Suddenly, after a major spending spree, the Reds have looked out of ideas going forward at times. On paper, an attacking blend of Wirtz, Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitie and Cody Gakpo should result in endless goals. In reality, however, it's a combination which simply hasn't worked so far.
Former Manchester United defender and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville didn't hold back after Liverpool's recent 3-0 defeat against Manchester City either, claiming that Wirtz is a "problem" for Arne Slot.
The November international break has handed the Premier League champions some much-needed reprieve and it's a break that must see Slot come up with a solution for his side's problems.
As much as Neville has criticised Wirtz, the truth is that the German hasn't been Liverpool's greatest problem in recent weeks. No player in the Premier League has created more chances than the former Bayer Leverkusen man in all competitions, yet the numbers show that he's got just one assist to his name. For the most part in recent weeks, he's played his part.
Instead, the big problem lies with those ahead of him who have been wasteful. It's sparked concerns that Salah could be past his best and those at Anfield are already reportedly eyeing his replacement as a result.
Liverpool exploring Jarrod Bowen move
As reported by Football Insider's Pete O'Rourke, Liverpool are now exploring a move to sign Bowen ahead of 2026. Whilst West Ham are expected to turn down any advances at this stage, they would reportedly consider selling their captain if an interested party submitted an 'irresistible' offer.
Liverpool proved that they're not afraid to splash the cash in the summer just gone, so the Hammers' stance should give them a glimmer of hope that they could yet sign Bowen, who shares an agent with Andy Robertson.
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As for the forward, himself, if anyone deserves a big move it is him. Bowen has dragged West Ham to European glory, kept them in the Premier League and become an undisputed legend at the London Stadium. Now, if Liverpool come calling, he should grab hold of the opportunity with both hands.
The 28-year-old has already experienced what it's like to score at Anfield with West Ham, but could yet get the chance to celebrate in front of The Kop week in, week out in 2026.
Jurgen Klopp called Bowen his "favourite player" in 2023 and could watch from afar as the West Ham man completes a move to Merseyside three years later.
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