Liverpool linked with stunning January swoop for £31.5m valued West Ham star

Liverpool have been linked with a sensational January bid to sign West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen.

The Reds are set to lose Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane to the African Cup of Nations this month, leaving them short of attacking options for upcoming matches.

That means that Jurgen Klopp could look to use the winter window to add more options in those positions and Bowen could be the perfect player to fill the void left when the pair depart.

Here’s everything we know so far about Jarrod Bowen’s potential move to Liverpool this month.

Are Liverpool signing Jarrod Bowen in January?

At this time it is only speculation but numerous news outlets are reporting that Jurgen Klopp is an admirer of the West Ham star.

Several other players have been linked with a potential move to Anfield this month.

Bowen, 25, has gained a lot of admirers since his move to the Hammers from Championship side Hull City in 2020.

The former Hereford United player has scored five goals in 27 appearances for the London side this season and chipped in with eight assists.

In January 2020, West Ham paid £18 million for the forward, with up to £7 million in potential add-ons and he has since featured in 70 Premier League games.

How likely are Liverpool to sign Jarrod Bowen in January?

SkyBet have Liverpool as favourites to sign Jarrod Bowen before February 3, 2020.

Although Anfield looks like the most plausible location, a price of 9/2 suggests that a deal is some way off.

Manchester United are the next nearest price in the market at 14/1 while Arsenal and Chelsea are 16/ and Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur are 20/1.

West Ham are also unlikely to be keen on selling the player so a substantial fee may be required with the player currently valued at upwards of £30 million (via Transfermarkt).

With that valuation and the Hammers not particularly in need of funds, it could cost Liverpool or any other potential suitor considerably more to get a move done in January.

Will Liverpool sign Raphinha in January?

The news of Liverpool’s reported interest in Bowen comes after months of speculation linking them with Leeds United attacker Raphinha.

The Brazilian is another player who would likely cost well above their market value for a mid-season move to happen but he remains persistently linked with the Reds all the same.

The 25-year old ‘s next move is also available with SkyBet who have him priced at 7/1 to move to Liverpool before February 3, 2020.

However, the Reds are NOT the favourites to sign the Leeds United attacker who might be more likely to move to Bayern Munich with a price of 2/1.

PSG (12/1), Manchester United (20/1) and Newcastle United (33/1) are also in the market but are some way behind.

Leeds United paid a reported fee of around £17 million for the player in 2020 and it has been reported that they would look for at least double that to let him leave this month.