Liverpool are readying a €100 million offer for Jude Bellingham, although Borussia Dortmund will demand significantly more.
According to Fichajes, Liverpool could bid €100 million for Jude Bellingham next summer. The Reds are keen on the coveted midfielder, a Real Madrid target. But Borussia Dortmund may demand significantly more for the England international.
Taking media reports into account in the last year or so, Liverpool look like favourites to sign Jude Bellingham. The 19-year-old has set the world alight with his performances for Borussia Dortmund. Not only has the midfielder proven the hype around him, but he has been playing at the levels expected of him.
Jurgen Klopp is keen to bring Bellingham to Anfield ahead of their Premier League and continental rivals like Manchester City and Real Madrid. Even the English midfielder is open to playing for the Reds to take the next steps in his career.
Liverpool are reportedly close to landing Bellingham, but the Merseyside outfit could soon lodge a sensational €100 million offer. Despite Klopp’s recent comments over the financial power of Manchester City and Newcastle, the Liverpool boss has never been shy from making big moves.
Recently, Chelsea were heavily linked, but Bellingham is reportedly uninterested in moving to Stamford Bridge. Real Madrid have similar doubts. While it may clear the path for Liverpool, there is the big hurdle of finances.
Liverpool may be ready to pay €100 million, but Borussia Dortmund will demand significantly more for the Real Madrid target. The Bundesliga giants are reportedly demanding at least €150 million to let the midfielder leave, which may seem out of bounds for the Reds.
There could be further pressure from the fans to make the deal happen, but Liverpool will look to negotiate the deal and come to a middle ground. Dortmund have always remained adamant over asking prices for players, irrespective of who the suitors are.
In Liverpool’s case, Dortmund are not about to give away discounts and will demand the right price for Bellingham. The Reds will have to decide sooner as other rivals could steal the march from under their noses with their financial power. As for Real Madrid, the need to sign a successor for Luka Modric will push them towards Bellingham.
