Liverpool urged to sign superstar Jurgen Klopp loves to replace Mohamed Salah
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The Liverpool legend's remarks mirror those of former manager Jurgen Klopp, who similarly praised Bowen, 29.READ MORE: Arne Slot delivers Alexander Isak assessment following Hugo Ekitike injuryREAD MORE: Arne Slot speaks out on Liverpool transfer plan and Mohamed Salah exit after Hugo Ekitike injurySpeaking to Boyle Sports, Aldridge commented: "I've looked at Jarrod Bowen for some years now, and I really like the way he plays football, and what he offers West Ham. He would fit the bill whenever Mo was ready to go, and even now, you still get a couple of good years at least out of him."If West Ham stay up, then it would be hard to get him, and he's probably not what the owners look at, age-wise.
But again, I'm a bit of a dinosaur, so why not?West Ham's Jarrod Bowen has been talked up by two Liverpool legends(Image: Getty Images)"For what's out there, if, hypothetically, we were to get him, he could get you 15 goals a season and a lot of assists. But it might not fit the makeup of the club, sadly."Jarrod Bowen is a more solid option than [RB Leipzig star] Yan Diomande because he's used to the Premier League, he's used to British life.
He's a lot older. That is the criteria."Liverpool's former German manager was never one to hide his admiration for the Hammers' talisman.Ahead of a Carabao Cup clash between the two sides in December 2023, Klopp described Bowen as "probably my favorite player besides my players", before adding: "It's just great what he's doing and how he develops."These remarks followed the former Reds boss having lavished praise on the goalscorer back in November 2021, when he said: "I like Bowen a lot."He made his way up from Hull and took not too long to get there, to show exactly what kind of player he can be in the Premier League as well."Several months on, Klopp enthused: "Bowen, what a player he became, unbelievable.