Gabriel Agbonlahor has warned Liverpool that they will suffer a “big blow” if they fail to sign Jude Bellingham in one of the next two transfer windows.
The Merseysiders have been heavily linked with the highly rated England international and are currently believed to hold the lead in the race for his signing (as previously reported by Fabrizio Romano) ahead of Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester City.
However, Liverpool need him. They need him in January for me,” the former Aston Villa ace told talkSPORT. “I don’t think they can wait until summer. I feel if they miss Bellingham it will be a huge blow to Liverpool.”
Borussia Dortmund had been suggested to set an asking price of more than £100m for their most prized asset, a figure that will no doubt have been boosted by the teenager’s phenomenal performances for the Three Lions at the World Cup in Qatar. .
MORE: AC Milan have interest in signing Liverpool star before January window
Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool’s recruiting team may well be breathing a sigh of relief as Gareth Southgate’s men succumbed to a quarter-final exit at the hands of eventual finalists France.
Still, it’s fair to say that Bellingham is likely to charge a fee in and around the region suggested by Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg on Twitter, between €100-150 million (£87.8-131.7 million). sterling), if it does not exceed the limit. .
As reported: Liverpool are doing everything and Klopp is pushing hard! Internal saying: Bellingham first! Caicedo is an alternative. Liverpool is highly valued by the player. But nothing decided yet. LFC will not pay all prices. Dortmund expect between 100 and 150 million euros!
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) November 30, 2022
With Enzo Fernández also linked with a move to Anfield, the Reds will rightly feel that at least one of Europe’s two most exciting young midfield talents will serve, although it would be painful to lose Bellingham after the constant speculation and links to the project in Klopp course. .
