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Mark Wakefield

'Bit like Salah' - Premier League forward compared to Mohamed Salah amid Liverpool transfer links

A reported Liverpool transfer target has been compared to Mohamed Salah.

The Reds forward has been in fine form this season, scoring 22 goals in 25 appearances in all competitions.

Despite missing a penalty against Leicester City in an off-day for the Egyptian, Salah is still the Premier League’s top scorer with 15 goals.

Another player who has impressed this term is West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen, who Liverpool have been keeping an eye on.

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The ECHO understands that Bowen continues to be a player of interest among those who matter at Anfield, but a move during January is not thought to be likely.

Despite this, former Chelsea star Tony Cascarino has outlined the similarities between Salah and Bowen.

“He had an amazing goal record at Hull City before West Ham bought him. It was something like 50-odd goals in 120 appearances. That’s not bad for someone who is not a natural centre forward,” Cascarino told TalkSport.

“He’s direct and he’s a bit like Salah where he always seems to get a chance in a game and will run at people and play in different positions.

“He has great energy. He will help his full-back out all the time.

“He’s come on leaps and bounds and you have to give David Moyes credit for that. He’s stayed with him.

“Benrahma is more skilful, on the other side he’s got loads of tricks in his armoury.

“Bowen is more predictable but very effective. He will always outscore Benrahma.”

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