Jurgen Klopp shared true verdict on Jarrod Bowen as Man Utd joins transfer race
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool legend Jurgen Klopp is a big fan of Jarrod Bowen, who is being linked with the Reds, Manchester United and Chelsea heading into the summer transfer windowWest Ham forward Jarrod Bowen.(Image: West Ham United FC via Getty Images)West Ham must win and hope that Tottenham loses on the final day of the Premier League season, or it will be heading to the Championship next season under Nuno Espirito Santo.And if that is the fate that lies ahead of the Hammers, then their squad has a few jewels in it that Premier League clubs will be eyeing. According to The Guardian, the Reds, Manchester United and Chelsea are all potential destinations for Bowen.READ MORE: Liverpool sent clear Alisson transfer message as Arne Slot 'perspective' requiredREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Diomande decision, Camara move, Barcola interestLiverpool legend Jurgen Klopp is a big fan of the England winger, who, at 29, should not be considering staying with West Ham for a year in the event that it drops into the second tier.Seeking a replacement for Mohamed Salah and more depth ahead of next season to be able to deal with injuries much better, for the right price, it might make sense."Playing without Antonio, and Bowen steps up in that position — probably my favorite player besides my players," Klopp said after a game against West Ham in 2023.
"It’s just great what he’s doing and how he develops."Jarrod Bowen of West Ham(Image: Clive Rose/Getty Images)Two years before that, Klopp said he liked Bowen "a lot". That led to fresh speculation that he could sign for Liverpool, though there wasn't really space for him when Salah was playing every game.The German added: "He made his way up from, was it Hull, if I’m right?
"Bowen, what a player he became, unbelievable!" he said."We saw him as well at Hull, and he was really good that time, but I’m not sure a lot of people expected this jump. He is older than the usual profile, but could be a Xherdan Shaqiri-type signing.Arne Slot needs more squad depth next season and with Mohamed Salah leaving, having someone who is Premier League proven to come in on the right-hand side would be a good idea.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCManchester United FCTransfersWest Ham United FC