CBS Sports journalist Ben Jacobs has told GiveMeSport that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp really wants to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund.
The well-known and well-respected journalist has said that Liverpool could still add another midfielder to their squad in the summer transfer window.
Jacobs has added that Liverpool will also plan ahead for future windows, and that 19-year-old England international midfielder Bellingham is in his plans.
Jurgen Klopp wants Jude Bellingham at Liverpool
In an interview with GiveMeSport, Jacobs said: “Liverpool could still add another midfielder, and they will also plan ahead for future windows, with Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham a player Jurgen Klopp really wants.”
Summer transfer unlikely
In our view, Liverpool are unlikely to be able to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund in the summer transfer window.
The 19-year-old is an important member of the Dortmund team, who will aim to win the Bundesliga title next season.
The Bundesliga season will start soon, and we do not expect Dortmund to sell the England international midfielder now.
Moreover, Bellingham would cost £103 million, and we do not think that Liverpool are going to pay that kind of money this summer.
Bellingham scored three goals and gave eight assists in 32 Bundesliga appearances, and scored two goals and provided one assist in two Europa League matches for Dortmund last season.
The teenager would be a brilliant signing for Liverpool, but the Reds would have to wait for at least another year to get a deal done.
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