According to reports, Liverpool will not be able to sign midfielder Jude Bellingham because they will face competition from Manchester City and Real Madrid. The Borussia Dortmund young person has been vigorously connected with a takeoff in the late spring.
There is no release clause in his contract, which comes to an end in the summer of 2025. As a result, it is anticipated that the German club may demand a substantial sum for Bellingham. According to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein,
Liverpool is unlikely to compete with Manchester City and Real Madrid for the midfielder in a transfer market. The two clubs have monstrous monetary power and could match Dortmund’s requests. The Reds could be lost by Bellingham’s cost despite the fact that director Jurgen Klopp is a major admirer of the Brit.
In addition, Liverpool is sixth in the Premier League, seven points behind Tottenham Hotspur, who are fourth with two games remaining. They might not be able to compete in the UEFA Champions League next year, which could be another reason why they didn’t get Bellingham.
This season, the former Birmingham City midfielder has performed admirably for club and country. From his central midfield position, he has contributed six assists and scored ten goals in 34 games for Dortmund in all competitions.
Bellingham, who is 19 years old, also had a big impact at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. In five appearances, he scored and assisted on a goal to help England reach the quarterfinals. He may be well on his way to Real Madrid or Manchester City right now.
Liverpool needs more players in the midfield :
After attempting an unprecedented quadruple last season, Jurgen Klopp’s team has not had the best start to the 2022-23 season. Last season, they won two domestic cups and came very close to qualifying for the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.
However, Liverpool is now certain to end their trophyless campaign and may also fall outside the top four of the Premier League. One of the critical areas of worry for the Reds this season has been their midfield. Injury has plagued players like Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Thiago Alcantara.
Meanwhile, James Milner, Fabinho, and Jordan Henderson have all experienced significant declines in performance this season. Some impressive performances by Liverpool include a 9-0 victory over Bournemouth and a 7-0 demolition of rival Manchester United.
However, in an inconsistent season, those have been few and far between. The Reds could greatly benefit from signing someone like Bellingham. Notwithstanding, as it shows up, they could need to challenge two of the greatest heavyweights in European football for his mark.