Jurgen Klopp is reportedly personally leading Liverpool’s push to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, with the German manager keen to bring the England international to Anfield.
According to Bild, the Premier League boss is spearheading Liverpool’s bid for Bellingham, with the 19-year-old wonderkid the Reds’ top target for 2023 as a summer move looks set in stone for the Merseyside giants, though there is growing competition for the England midfielder.
Bellingham has been one of the stars of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and the youngster has seen his profile grow tenfold in recent out in Qatar. And Liverpool have now recruited the help of Klopp to help push through a move next year, which could be massive for Liverpool.
The Reds’ current crop of midfielders are all reaching the twilight of their careers, with James Milner and Jordan Henderson hitting their absolute peaks whilst Thiago Alcantara continues to be bogged by injury problems. Which is why signing Bellingham would be such a coup for the Reds.
At 19, the Dortmund star is arguably one of the best in his position in world football. And as an England international, the homegrown aspect of Bellingham makes the Liverpool target that much more alluring for the Premier League giants, who need the Bundesliga talisman more than any interested club.
Indeed, alongside Fabinho and Harvey Elliott, Bellingham would be the final piece of Liverpool’s midfield puzzle. And news that Klopp is leading the charge to sign the youngster is an encouraging sign for many supporters given how influential the German is.
Klopp could be key in Bellingham swapping Dortmund for Liverpool
Klopp’s influence in football shouldn’t be underestimated, with the former Dortmund manager one of the best coaches in the game and a figure who has a proven track record of taken uncut gems and transforming them into some of the most imposing players in football. And for this, it gives Liverpool a major boost in the Bellingham race.
As we know, Liverpool’s interest is already quite well-known in the Dortmund star, and Klopp leading the push to bring Bellingham to Anfield could help the Merseyside giants greatly in their quest to land what could just be the best talent currently playing in Europe.
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