The Athletic reports that if Mohamed Salah leaves Liverpool in the upcoming window, Jarrod Bowen might be a replacement. One of the options to replace the Egyptian at Anfield is the 26-year-old West Ham player, who has seen his stock rise as a left-footed right winger in recent years.
Even though the door to Saudi Arabia is closed, there is still hope for the Mohamed Salah case. Liverpool is the only team that can breathe a sigh of relief with this news, but they know that offers from the Middle East for their star winger are inevitable in the future.
The Saudis tried and failed with a substantial offer, and they may have considered making another one just before the door closed. In particular, Al Ittihad may make another massive offer in January or the summer of next year. The difference is that this time Liverpool may be more amenable to selling the Egyptian.
The next step then is to find a worthy replacement for the Egyptian. Salah is one of the few left-footed right wingers in football who can match his level of s𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁. Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid have both crossed Liverpool’s mind as potential superstar replacements.
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Jarrod Bowen became a potential target for Liverpool in the days leading up to the Salah rumors. According to reports, the Merseysiders regard the 26-year-old West Ham player as the perfect substitute for Salah.
Salah’s production far outᵴtriƥs that of the 26-year-old West Ham star, who plays on the right wing and is left-footed. Bowen can replicate those stats Jurgen Klopp wants with the appropriate guidance and system, and the terms of his deal appear reasonable.
West Ham will want to extend Bowen, who will be 26 by then, on a new contract before his current one ends in 2025. The England international might want to join the Merseysiders instead of prolonging his spell at the London Stadium if Liverpool makes it known that they are interested in signing him.
As Salah’s leaving date approaches, the Bowen connections may continue to develop. The Hammers would still ask for a hefty sum for the winger, but Liverpool have shown they can be tough negotiators and still get the move done the way they want.
