Christian Falk has revealed that there is a “very, very good chance” that Jude Bellingham will sign for Liverpool, but the German explained that the Reds must “bring the money” if they are to win the race for the teenager’s signing.
Jurgen Klopp has made the Borussia Dortmund star his number one transfer target and while there is plenty of reason for Kopites to be confident the move will be completed, the Sport Bild journalist wanted to emphasize that the ball is in the side’s court. Bundesliga at the time.
“There is a very, very good possibility. The answer is ‘yes’ because he would like to be there,” Falk told Empire of the Kop exclusively.
“But, in the end, you know, the clubs have to talk and Liverpool have to bring the money.
“Dortmund is ultimately the club that is saying ‘yes or no’, or ‘we’ll keep it’.
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“We have seen [Erling] Haaland and the players before, they always get the money, they keep the players, in Haaland’s case there was a release clause so they didn’t have much time left, but they can keep the players if the money is not on the table, then you better bring it.
The German giants are well known for their world-class scouting and ability to help develop players.
The likes of Jadon Sancho, Christian Pulisic and Erling Haaland are just some of the names who have progressed at Dortmund before being sold for huge fees to the Premier League.
Bellingham may well be the next product to come out of Signal Iduna Park and reach the English top flight.
Liverpool supporters are clamoring for the club to sign a new midfielder and the former Birmingham City star seems able to offer exactly what the FA Cup holders are lacking at the moment.
Dortmund are expected to demand a fee in the region of £129m for their star man and his performances for England at the World Cup have only increased that price in recent weeks.
However, Falk’s update is extremely positive and it’s great to hear that we have a real chance of capturing his signature – a move in January seems unlikely, but in the summer we certainly expect the 19-year-old to do so. move to Merseyside.
#Ep64 from The Empire of the Kop podcast: Christian Falk on Jude Bellingham, transfers… and more!
