Liverpool were reported as being interested in signing Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham for some time now; however, reports indicate they have since given up the effort and decided against signing him.
As such, Liverpool must scout around this summer to rebuild its midfield as James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will all be out of contract come summer’s end, alongside captain Jordan Henderson.
Borussia Dortmund’s reluctance to sell
Borussia Dortmund have shown themselves to be reluctant sellers of their star players in recent years; as evidenced by Jadon Sancho and Erling Haaland joining Manchester United while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Ousmane Dembele left for Barcelona.
Bellingham has been linked with a move away from Bundesliga side Dortmund recently, yet he still has time to decide his future. Real Madrid are one of the clubs interested in signing him this summer but are unlikely to meet Dortmund’s PS130 million valuation for him.
Liverpool are said to be frontrunners to sign him this summer, though they will need to act fast in order to secure their target player. Liverpool are well known for being swift on the transfer market so if they can secure a pre-contract agreement before this deadline passes then they should be able to complete a deal successfully.
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Liverpool’s need for a new midfielder
Liverpool have long needed an upgrade in midfield, and Jurgen Klopp has been actively searching for fresh alternatives. One player in particular stands out as being of particular interest: Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham.
An acquisition would certainly be wise, though Real Madrid are also in competition for his signature.
As potential targets, N’Golo Kante from Chelsea midfield, Mason Mount of Wolves and Matheus Nunes of Wolves have all been put forward as candidates by Klopp. One additional name worthy of consideration for Liverpool would be Sofyan Amrabat from Morocco who stood out at this year’s World Cup – someone whose game could make him a welcome addition in midfield.
Bellingham’s desire to stay in Germany
Liverpool have apparently decided against signing Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham this summer due to the cost of making such an acquisition, preventing them from strengthening elsewhere for next season. They had previously been strongly linked with him.
Bellingham has already amassed an incredible 191 senior appearances and 13,787 minutes across all competitions despite only being 18 years old – this figure exceeds what an average player makes in their first 186 senior games! His success is no doubt down to both his natural leadership skills as well as being adept at taking back possession from opposing players.
Bellingham has stated his intention of staying in Germany as the main reason he has yet to leave Dortmund, despite their demand of EUR150 million for his services. Even with such demands on him looming large in German football, the England international is determined to stay put and play Bundesliga football.
Bellingham’s relationship with Alexander-Arnold
Trent Alexander-Arnold made headlines after sharing a post of him and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham at a Chris Brown concert. They have developed an intense bond since arriving in Qatar for England’s World Cup preparations, leading some fans to speculate that Liverpool have a chance of signing 19-year-old this summer.
Bellingham has quickly established himself as one of the most sought-after young players in world football and was initially linked with Liverpool this summer. But reports indicate he may opt to remain at Borussia Dortmund for another year before making any definitive decisions regarding his future.
Bellingham’s relationship with Henderson
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has taken Bellingham under his wing since joining England at the World Cup, forging an intimate friendship that has driven England towards reaching a quarter-final against France.
Henderson has been noted as having a special connection to Bellingham since they met during his international debut against Senegal on Sunday evening. Their relationship was evident as they celebrated Bellingham’s goal against Senegal together and shared in its celebration.
Given that Liverpool are likely to pursue midfield reinforcements next summer, Bellingham could make for a great addition. Unfortunately, however, his wage demands could prove costly for Liverpool.
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