Robbie Fowler has claimed that the signing of Jude Bellingham would “refresh” Liverpool and help “lift” the Reds in a similar way to how Virgil van Dijk did when he joined the club in 2018.
Jurgen Klopp’s side are believed to be one of the main clubs interested in signing the 19-year-old, but any potential deal for the England international would not come cheap.
Reports suggest that Borussia Dortmund are expecting a fee in the region of £130m, which may give other clubs in Europe with bigger financial backers the advantage over Liverpool.
“There is a lot of excitement among Liverpool fans that Bellingham is destined for Anfield,” Fowler wrote in his column for the Mirror (via The Boot Room).
“Bellingham is the kind of player that Klopp needs.
“All teams need a refresh from time to time, and I think Bellingham’s arrival next summer would lift Liverpool in the same way that signing (Virgil) Van Dijk once did.
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“According to the noise coming out of Borussia Dortmund, it will take an offer in excess of £130m to entice them to cash.
“Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Paris St Germain have that kind of financial power.
“But someone else? I’m not so sure.”
Most of Europe’s top clubs will be interested in Bellingham at the end of the season.
He is one of the hottest prospects in world football right now and if he continues to perform excellently for both club and country, that interest will only intensify.
Obviously his value is a bit of a concern considering that FSG has adopted a “sell before you buy” policy since his arrival, but considering the fact that Bellingham is only 19 years old, he is already a partner. complete. An England international who has Champions League experience and is already proving his ability to control games on the biggest stages, spending the cash on signing him seems to make sense.
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Liverpool have made a far from convincing start to the campaign after winning just two of their opening six Premier League games, backing up claims by many Reds supporters that the club is in need of a new midfielder.
In their last game before the current international break, the Reds won again against Ajax in the Champions League, but after coming so close to completing a historic quadruple last year, it’s clear something isn’t clicking quickly between the team. of Klopp right now. .
Fowler insists a “complete rebuild” is not necessary, instead suggesting that signing Bellingham could make a difference for the Anfield side.
“Liverpool have had an uninspired start to the season,” added the 47-year-old. “But it was only four months ago that Klopp’s team came within two games of immortality.
“Let’s not forget how close Liverpool came to winning the Champions League and Premier League all the way to the FA Cup and Carabao Cup last May.
“The suggestion that your squadron requires a complete rebuild is nonsense.”
It’s clear that Fowler still believes there’s enough quality in our squad right now to remain competitive, but a new face or two certainly wouldn’t hurt.
We may have to be patient and see what happens on the Bellingham front at the end of the season, but after being linked with the teenager for what seems like forever, it would be a bitter blow if he left Dortmund for anyone else. club other than us.
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