Doubts about Liverpool’s ability to complete a move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham remain.
Kevin Palmer confirmed on Twitter that Jurgen Klopp remains a huge fan of the talented Englishman, although he warned that the club’s owners are unlikely to compete with ‘the big spenders’ for his signature.
Jurgen Klopp wants Jude Bellingham, but it will be difficult for Liverpool to get him now. FSG just doesn’t compete with the big buyers of players of this quality. It’s that simple #LFC pic.twitter.com/egLQHtGixo
— Kevin Palmer (@RealKevinPalmer) October 5, 2022
With a listed starting price of £131.6m, the 19-year-old would represent a huge commitment before salary demands are considered – another potential roadblock in the Reds’ hopes of landing a potentially generational talent.
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Capable of moving the ball up the pitch, a reliable man in possession and regularly contributing to defensive actions, it’s clear why No.22 Rio Ferdinand has been labeled ‘a beast’ by BT Sport (via Mirror) is so high on our reported short list.
Added to a squad that also includes up-and-coming stars Harvey Elliott and Fabio Carvalho, we can certainly be confident about the future of the midfield department, particularly if we look to bolster the holding midfield role as well.
Given our purported willingness to fund big money moves for the likes of Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde, we shouldn’t necessarily rule out our US owners funding a transfer for a generational talent at Bellingham.
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