Michael Owen urges Liverpool to make 'no risk' transfer move

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Liverpool legend Michael Owen has urged the Reds to pursue West Ham's Jarrod Bowen this summer, describing the potential transfer as a 'no risk' move to replace Mohamed SalahMichael Owen believes Liverpool should complete a 'no risk' transfer(Image: Alan Crowhurst, Getty Images)Michael Owen believes Liverpool should complete a "no risk" transfer for West Ham's Jarrod Bowen this summer, potentially even securing him on a season-long loan.The Reds are actively seeking a right-sided attacker following the departure of Mohamed Salah after nine trophy-laden, goal-filled years at the club. With forward Hugo Ekitike expected to remain sidelined until 2027 due to an Achilles injury, the bulk of the goalscoring responsibility is anticipated to rest on Alexander Isak's shoulders this season, as the Swede looks to justify his £125m (£168m) price tag following last summer's contentious move from Newcastle United.Owen, Liverpool's ninth highest goalscorer of all time, is comfortable with the weight of expectation placed upon Isak, and believes the Reds don't necessarily need to bring in another centre-forward this summer."I think Alexander Isak's an important player for Liverpool this season with Mo Salah's goals out of the equation and Hugo Ekitike being injured," Owen told the ECHO via casino.org, reports the Liverpool Echo."I would think there would be another signing, put it that way, in forward positions, but as things stand, regardless of if there's another signing he's a very important player full stop.

And he's even more important with, obviously, the Salah and Ekitike situations."The former Liverpool legend believes Jarrod Bowen could be a good option(Image: West Ham United FC, West Ham United FC via Getty Images)Elaborating on where Liverpool need to bolster their squad, Owen added, "Definitely on the right side. But there's no question that we need to replace Salah on the right hand side, no question at all."When pressed on who could come in, Owen said, "Jarrod Bowen's just crying out.

I mean, there's no risk. He'll score plenty of goals, he's played in the Premier League.Mohamed Salah looks dejected during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt(Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA, Getty Images)"I certainly don't want to upset West Ham fans, but surely someone of his quality can't be playing in the Championship for a year."I mean, it's not like he's 17, and starting his career.