Michael Owen Backs Jarrod Bowen to Succeed Outgoing Mohamed Salah

Liverpool legend Michael Owen has identified West Ham United’s Jarrod Bowen as the premier candidate to succeed Mohamed Salah at Anfield.  

Salah officially confirmed in March that this season—his ninth on Merseyside—will be his last, leaving a significant void in the Reds' attacking frontline.  

Owen, who recently conducted a striking masterclass with the 29-year-old, lauded Bowen’s "top finisher" instincts and his ability to strike with both feet.  

The former Ballon d'Or winner believes that if the Hammers suffer relegation this season, Bowen would be the perfect fit for Arne Slot’s new-look side.  

West Ham currently sits in a precarious position near the bottom three, and while Bowen is reportedly happy to stay, a drop to the Championship could force a sale.  

Liverpool has also been linked with younger talents like RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande and Juventus winger Francisco Conceição as part of a wider summer rebuild.  

However, many Anfield icons, including John Aldridge, mirror Owen's sentiment, citing Bowen's proven Premier League pedigree as a key advantage.  

Despite his age, supporters see Bowen as a reliable "plug-and-play" option to maintain the high scoring standards set by Salah since 2017.

The Reds are expected to bolster their "transfer kitty" significantly if they secure a top-five finish, making a £60m-rated move for Bowen financially viable.

As the "Egyptian King" prepares his final farewell at the end of the month, the quest to find a worthy successor remains the club's top priority.