David Moyes and Tim Steidten are closely monitoring the situation regarding Jarrod Bowen’s contract at West Ham United, especially with the emergence of Liverpool’s interest in him as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah.
Former Eurosport journalist Dean Jones, speaking on 24 September, suggested that Liverpool would continue to keep an eye on Bowen. He also pointed out that Bowen might be considering a move similar to Declan Rice’s success at Arsenal if he signs a big-money deal.
According to The Athletic’s report on 11 September, Liverpool admires Bowen and sees him as a suitable successor to Salah if the latter were to leave Anfield in the near future.
Jones mentioned, “It makes sense for Bowen to extend his contract with West Ham. It wouldn’t be surprising for Liverpool if he does so. There will come a time when Bowen has options to leave West Ham, and he may consider it, not because he wants to leave, but because he sees the rise in Declan Rice’s profile since leaving West Ham.”
He added that Liverpool would continue to monitor Bowen, given their longstanding admiration for him and the likelihood of Salah’s eventual departure.
The possibility of Bowen leaving West Ham is unsettling for the fans, possibly even more so than when they lost Rice to Arsenal. It’s understandable that Liverpool is interested in him, given his desire to play at a higher level after his European success last season.
Bowen’s performance at Anfield on 24 September only enhanced his reputation among Liverpool fans. However, West Ham has ambitious plans of its own, and Bowen is a crucial part of those plans. The Athletic journalist Roshane Thomas (25 September) emphasized that West Ham considers Bowen’s long-term future at the club a top priority.
The Hammers recently succeeded in retaining Lucas Paqueta, and they are determined to do the same with Bowen, who is arguably their most valuable asset. Keeping him would demonstrate West Ham’s strength and ambition and send a message to Europe’s top clubs that they are not willing to let go of their prized talents easily.
In summary, West Ham is making every effort to secure Jarrod Bowen’s future at the club, despite Liverpool’s interest. It is seen as a crucial move to bolster West Ham’s ambitions and keep one of their most valuable players.