Former midfielder turned pundit Don Hutchinson has suggested that Liverpool should sign western ham United star Jarrod Bowen as cheap option to replace Mohamed Salah.
The Egyptian has been linked with a move away from Anfield in recent months as it has been suggested that Saudi club Al-Ittihad are interested in signing him.
The Saudi team formalized their interest in signing him last summer, but the Merseyside club did not allow their star to leave, so an agreement was not reached.
However, Al-Ittihad have reportedly not given up hope of signing him as it has been suggested that they could return with an improved bid to sign the African this year.
Now, speaking of ESPNWhen Hutchinson was asked who would be the right choice to replace Salah if he eventually leaves, the former Liverpool star stated that if Liverpool have a lot of money, then they should go for Kylian Mbappe.
Bowen to Liverpool
However, the expert claims that if Liverpool cannot spend much then it would be better to opt for Bowen, who would be a cheaper option.
Hutchinson said:
“If you want to go the cheaper route, Jarrod Bowen has been in incredible form. “If you have unlimited money, then Mbappé, if you want to go the cheapest way, Jarrod Bowen.”
Bowen is a very talented player and has already demonstrated his qualities in the first division So he would be a shrewd signing for the Merseyside club to reinforce their front line if they buy him.
However, the striker – valued at around £43 million per Transfer market – He still has more than six and a half years left on his current contract. West Ham are therefore in a strong position to demand a hefty fee if they are forced to cash in.
The Hammers have shown that they like to play hard to sell their assets, so Bowen might not be a cheap option for Liverpool to bolster the attacking department.
However, it will be interesting to see if the Anfield club ultimately opts to make a concrete approach to signing the Englishman to replace Salah if he eventually leaves the club.
