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Liverpool’s sudden managerial reset following the dismissal of Arne Slot has triggered a wider shift in the club’s transfer planning, with the Reds now entering a new phase of squad restructuring and recruitment uncertainty.
With the Dutchman gone, attention has also turned to key backroom changes, including the expected departure of staff members, while on the pitch, Liverpool’s attacking rebuild has become an immediate priority.
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The club’s transition period has already sparked movement in the market, especially with uncertainty surrounding key squad figures and the expected reshaping of the forward line.
One of the most significant developments is the growing interest from rivals in players Liverpool have been closely monitoring for months, as clubs move quickly to exploit the instability at Anfield.
Among those tracking Liverpool’s targets is Chelsea, who are now weighing up a serious approach for one of the Premier League’s most consistent attacking performers.
The Blues are understood to be monitoring the situation closely, with internal discussions taking place over a potential summer bid as they look to strengthen their leadership and versatility in the final third.
According to The Independent, “Chelsea are weighing up a move for Jarrod Bowen, with West Ham United under pressure to sell their star after relegation.”
“The club have been considering the 29-year-old for some time, especially due to an awareness that they could do with more leadership in the dressing room.”
“Bowen would also give them a range of options due to his versatility in attack.”
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Bowen, 29, has established himself as one of the most reliable forwards in English football, rising from non-league football at Hereford United to Premier League and international recognition.
After a standout spell at Hull City, where he scored 22 goals in the 2018/19 Championship season, he joined West Ham in 2020 for around £18 million and went on to become a club icon.
His defining moment came in 2023, when he scored the 90th-minute winner in the UEFA Europa Conference League final, securing West Ham’s first major trophy in over four decades.
Since then, he has developed into captain and talisman for the club.
Despite West Ham’s relegation in the 2025/26 season, Bowen delivered another strong individual campaign, finishing with 9 goals and 11 assists in the Premier League while playing every match of the season.
His consistency, work rate, and versatility across the front line have made him one of the most attractive domestic options on the market.
Liverpool’s interest in Bowen has been long-standing, with recruitment staff tracking him since 2021 and even considering a move before his most recent contract extension.
He is viewed as an ideal Premier League-ready replacement in the event of further attacking departures at Anfield, with reports indicating the club are preparing for a significant reshuffle in forward positions.
However, Chelsea are now positioning themselves as serious competitors for his signature.
With West Ham relegated, financial pressure could force a sale despite Bowen’s long-term contract running until 2030.
Liverpool remain admirers, but the battle for his signature is now expected to intensify as multiple top-six clubs circle.