Former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder Steve McManaman has given his own verdict on the current rumours linking Jarrod Bowen with a move to Merseyside.
The 25-year-old has been in scintillating form this season, netting six goals and providing seven assists in the Premier League.
And McManaman has paid homage to the form shown by the Englishman.
“Jarrod Bowen continues to be linked with my former club Liverpool but he’s adored by everybody at West Ham,'' began the BT Sport pundit.
“He’s been great. They bought him from Hull City for £20 million, which seemed a lot at the time, but he’s been great and continued to improve.
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With many also claiming the West Ham forward is now deserving of an England call-up, the two-time Champions League winner insists Liverpool would have to spend big in order to land one of the Hammers most valuable assets.
“West Ham would be mad to get rid of him because they’re starting to build something themselves and he’s probably now worth double or maybe triple what they paid for him.
“Declan Rice may be considered the superstar at West Ham but I’d be very surprised if they let Jarrod Bowen go.
“They may let Declan Rice leave first considering everything he’s done for the club and he will probably go for £100 million. Jarrod’s playing great, he’s scoring plenty of goals and he’s adored there.
“As we’ve seen on numerous occasions, the grass isn’t always greener. However, sooner rather than later, Liverpool will have to start looking to the future.''
