Nottingham Forest playmaker Jesse Lingard has raved about reported Liverpool and Manchester United target Jude Bellingham in The Daily Mail.
Lingard, who can play as an attacking midfielder or as a winger, has said that Bellingham, linked with a move to Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool and Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United, is “massively talented”.
The Englishman, who left Manchester United in the summer of 2022 and moved to Forest on a free transfer, made the comments while looking ahead to England’s chances of winning the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar.
Bellingham is part of Gareth Southgate’s squad for the Qatar World Cup.
90min reported this week that both Liverpool and United want to sign Bellingham from Dortmund in the summer of 2023 and watched him in action for his club last week.
The 19-year-old has scored three goals and given two assists in 15 Bundesliga matches so far this campaign.
The England international has also scored four goals and provided one assist in five UEFA Champions League games so far this season.
Last season, Bellingham scored three goals and gave eight assists in the Bundesliga, and scored one goal and gave three assists in the UEFA Champions League.
Jesse Lingard on Liverpool and Manchester United target Jude Bellingham
Lingard wrote: “I’m loathe to pick out individuals but Jude Bellingham epitomises the potential: just 19 years old but massively talented, thriving at Dortmund and someone who can play a big part for England.”
Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
