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Liverpool: Alex Crook makes Jarrod Bowen claim

By Daniel Clubbe

Posted on 19 May 2022, 18:10

Liverpool hold a ‘genuine’ interest in West Ham United forward Jarrod Bowen, according to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook. 

The lowdown: Breakout star

Signed for £22million from Hull City (The Guardian), Bowen has directly contributed to 50 goals in 103 appearances for the Hammers.

But it has been the 2021/22 campaign where the dynamic English forward has truly come to life and attracted the attention of a wider audience, including Jurgen Klopp, who labelled the 25-year-old ‘unbelievable’ back in March.

Following initial reports linking the Reds with a potential move for Bowen, it would appear that the Hereford-born ace could indeed be on the radar at Anfield…

The latest: Klopp loves him

Speaking to Give Me Sport, talkSPORT reporter Crook confirmed that Liverpool are indeed keen on the uncapped winger due to the manager’s personal admiration.

He said: “I know Jurgen Klopp’s an admirer so that interest from Liverpool is genuine. But where does he fit in now that they’ve signed Diaz? They’ve got (Diogo) Jota obviously at the moment, Salah and Mane are still there, and so is Firmino.”

The verdict: Get it done?

Whilst the point about the current strength in depth following the arrival of Luis Diaz is a salient one, Divock Origi’s seemingly imminent departure will see at least one space open up in the recognised forward department.

What’s more, with the Anfield future of midweek goalscoring hero Takumi Minamino in question and infamous trio Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino all out of contract in 2023, Klopp may be looking to bolster the squad with yet more high quality attacking options as the Reds go in search of yet another memorable season under the German boss.

So far this season Bowen has scored 18 times and provided another 13 assists in 50 appearances, proving invaluable durability and quality to go alongside an array of impressive attributes that would endear Klopp to the English forward (WhoScored).

Following a recent brace against Premier League title rivals Manchester City, the £31.5million valued ace’s stock has risen once more and Liverpool would be wise to sign Bowen whilst he remains an affordable entity.

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