Liverpool are still in the race to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.
The 19-year-old midfielder has been a long-term target for Liverpool, but they face competition from Real Madrid and Manchester City. However, Romano believes Liverpool will push for the player until the end, as they know the decision is ultimately up to him.
Bellingham is set to make a key decision on his future soon, after discussing with his family and Borussia Dortmund. The player’s signature will come at a high cost, with a reported upfront fee of £100m and wages of around £300k-p/w.
Bellingham has impressed the pundits
Bellingham’s impressive performance for the Three Lions at the World Cup has sparked interest from top clubs, and Premier League legend Alan Shearer praised his energy and driving force.
Rio Ferdinand is unsure of his future role but sees potential in him becoming another Steven Gerrard or Frank Lampard. Liverpool fans may be excited at the prospect of Bellingham following in Gerrard’s footsteps.
Alan Shearer praised Bellingham saying on BBC Sport:
“He has some engine on him and his energy is incredible from the first to the last minute. He is the one trying to get up there and drive England forward.”
While Rio Ferdinand added:
“Equally comfortable receiving the ball on the backfoot here as he is here in the number ten spot.”
Chelsea, Manchester City, and Real Madrid are also vying for Bellingham’s signature, with his close friendship with Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold sparking speculation that he may prefer a move to Anfield.
Can Liverpool sign Bellingham?
Bellingham’s family reportedly prefers him to join Liverpool, with Jurgen Klopp openly praising him in the media.
Dortmund could demand a fee of over £100m for their star midfielder, with his contract not set to expire until 2025 but there are reports of a secret £60m release clause in his contract.
Real Madrid have emerged as the frontrunner for Bellingham, holding a transfer meeting with his father Mark in London before Dortmund’s Champions League clash with Chelsea.
Despite this, Klopp is hopeful of Liverpool trumping rival bidders for the player, as he has no flaws in his game, according to the Reds boss.
However, former Reds midfielder Hamann believes that Bellingham’s lack of positional discipline has cost Dortmund this season and may be further exposed after a big-money transfer.
In any case, Bellingham’s decision will be crucial for his future, and April will be an important month to understand more about it.
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