Jurgen Klopp says reported £75m Liverpool target is 'unbelievable'

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has waxed lyrical about West Ham winger Jarrod Bowen, deeming him “unbelievable”.

The Reds manager was speaking at his press conference ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League clash with the Hammers.

In addition, Liverpool have been linked with the 25-year-old in recent weeks.

Journalist Dean Jones told GiveMeSport in February that he reckons the Reds are “seriously interested” in Bowen.

And CaughtOffside also claimed Liverpool are big fans of the former Hull man.

The same outlet reported that West Ham want £75million for Bowen, who cost them £25million in 2020.

The Hammers ace has been in dazzling form this season, registering 12 goals and 11 assists in all competitions.

In just 27 Premier League appearances, Bowen has notched up eight goals and 10 assists.

“I like Bowen a lot”

Back in November, the Liverpool boss said, as quoted by The Mirror: “I like Bowen a lot.

“He made his way up from Hull and took not too long to show exactly what kind of player he can be in the Premier League. He made big steps.”

Now, ahead of the Reds’ meeting with West Ham at Anfield, Klopp once again expressed his admiration for Bowen.

“Bowen, what a player he became,” he said.

“He was at Hull as well but I don’t think anybody expected this kind of jump. Unbelievable player.”

Liverpool have a world-class frontline at the moment, recently bolstered with the arrival of Luis Diaz.

However, three of the Reds’ main forwards are out of contract in 2023.

Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino are all in the last 15 months of their Anfield deals.

Therefore, Klopp may well be starting to keep an eye on potential targets to replace his attacking stars.