Opinion: Liverpool should give up in Bellingham race and sign Kudus

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Liverpool should consider the risk of being blown out the water in the race to sign Jude Bellingham and instead, go all in to bring in Mohammed Kudus.

For starters, Sky reporter Florian Plettenburg has claimed that aside from the Reds, both Real Madrid and Man City are keen on his arrival.

With both sides being significant upgrades from a pure footballing perspective, Jurgen Klopp’s side are already not the best-placed to sign the 19-year-old.

Furthermore, the Telegraph have reported that the club will be unable to afford the Englishman, valued in excess of £100 million.

Unless a new investor walks through the door or another big-name like Sadio Mane is sold, it is believed that the deal is financially impossible to pull off for the English giants.

Bellingham out, Kudus in

Liverpool are reported to be scouting Mohammed Kudus at the World Cup, as per Sports World Ghana.

In Qatar, the Ghanaian international was described as the “best player” by Kevin-Prince Boateng (via Sport 1), which would impress the Reds.

And it must be emphasised that the Ajax talisman would be the perfect profile for this Liverpool side.

For starters, Kudus’ potential addition would also bring in an elite dribbler to the side, which the team lacks as a whole.

As per FbRef, the 22-year-old’s dribble success rate (66.6%) trumps the likes of Lionel Messi (50%) and Kylian Mbappe (44.8%).

While Thiago is the side’s ultimate passing hub, the all-action midfielder’s superb ball-carrying would perfectly compliment the Spaniard’s more metronomic style of play.

With the youngster also being a top defensive presence, he fits the bill of the workmanlike midfielder Jurgen Klopp has always had a penchant for, while being a brilliant creative presence.

Registering 2 goals in 3 World Cup matches, and 5 for Ajax in the Eredivisie, he seems to developing a knack for finding a back of the net as well.

In terms of versatility as well, Kudus ticks several boxes, as he can operate as a No.8, a No.10 as well as a false 9.

Priced at £40 million (as per the Sun), Liverpool have a whole host of reasons to surrender in the Jude Bellingham chase and instead, go for a cut-price and yet, excellent plan B in Mohammed Kudus.