West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen could finally be heading to Liverpool in the summer transfer window.
The Hammers star has been linked with a move to Anfield for several seasons, but a deal has never materialised.
However, after Mohamed Salah announced his decision to leave the Reds at the end of the season, Bowen has become a realistic target.
Meanwhile, the winger now looks more likely than ever to join Liverpool after a long-term injury to one of their top attacking players.
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Crysencio Summerville in action during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium (Photo by Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images) Jarrod Bowen applauds the fans after the team's defeat during the Premier League match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
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Liverpool target Jarrod Bowen after Hugo Ekitike injury
Liverpool’s interest in Jarrod Bowen has reportedly become more concrete after they received some major injury news this week.
Hugo Ekitike was substituted after 32 minutes against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday after suffering a lower leg injury.
It turns out that he has suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon – arguably the worst injury in football – and will be out for up to 12 months.
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This has forced Liverpool’s hand into targeting multiple attacking reinforcements in the summer transfer window.
According to Flashscore, Bowen could “enter the frame” as a potential new signing, alongside Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon.
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Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between West Ham United and Brentford at the London Stadium in Stratford, England, on March 9, 2026.
The report also noted Liverpool’s determination to “finalise preferred options” for the transfer window by May.
Therefore, West Ham could find out within the next month whether Bowen will be at the top of the Reds’ summer shopping list.
If the Hammers were to be relegated, it would seem inevitable that Bowen would leave the club after six-and-a-half seasons.
However, if he can keep his side in the Premier League, perhaps he may be more inclined to stay at the London Stadium.
Either way, it will be interesting to see whether Bowen pushes for a move to Anfield if Liverpool make an offer.
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