Liverpool is now the leading favorite to sign Mohamed Salah's replacement, with the transfer fee reduced and competition from two other teams.
On 12 May 2026, the Daily Mail reported that Liverpool is among the top contenders to acquire Jarrod Bowen, the dynamic winger and captain of West Ham United, a fellow Premier League competitor, for the upcoming season.
Liverpool is seeking a replacement for Mohamed Salah, who is set to depart at season's end. Jarrod Bowen has long been a player admired by the Reds and is highly likely to transfer this summer if West Ham United faces relegation from the Premier League.
Jarrod Bowen, 29, has nine seasons of Premier League experience, including two with Hull City and seven with West Ham United. He has appeared in 278 matches for the Hammers, scoring 84 goals and providing 62 assists, helping the team win the 2022-23 UEFA Conference League. He is versatile across attacking positions including wide roles, central striker, and second striker.
However, Bowen may part ways with West Ham if the club is relegated despite his contract running until 2030, as there is a clause allowing a transfer. West Ham may need to sell key players to offset the significant financial impact expected from relegation.
Reports indicate Liverpool has a chance to sign Jarrod Bowen as Mohamed Salah's successor for a fee under £60 million (approximately 2.63 billion baht), but will face competition from Premier League clubs Newcastle United and Everton.
Newcastle is searching for a replacement for Anthony Gordon, who is likely to leave after this season amid ongoing links to Bayern Munich. Everton also competes for Bowen, managed by David Moyes, Bowen's former coach who helped West Ham win the 2022-23 UEFA Conference League.
