Even so, West Ham hold the strongest position in negotiations due to Bowen’s long-term contract, which runs all the way until 2030. This means that any club hoping to secure his signature would have to submit a particularly large and persuasive proposal.
Liverpool, who invested heavily in new forwards during the summer, still feel they will eventually need to bring in another winger—whether that happens in January or sometime next summer.
The Merseyside club has been linked with a variety of possible alternatives recently. Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo is one of the names frequently mentioned, while Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise is another player the Reds reportedly admire.
Tottenham also have their own backup plans. Ange Postecoglou’s side have been associated with Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers and, more recently, Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye as they look to strengthen their attack further.
Bowen would undoubtedly be a high-quality signing for either Liverpool or Spurs, given his consistency, work rate, and proven Premier League output.
However, with West Ham unwilling to negotiate unless a massive offer is placed on the table, both clubs appear prepared to explore other targets should they fail to land the Hammers’ standout forward.
