Liverpool plot January move for Jude Bellingham

Liverpool could strike a deal to land Jude Bellingham as early as the 2023 January transfer window

According to Football Insider, Premier League giants remain in pole position to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham and could land him at Anfield as early as the 2023 January transfer window.

The 19-year-old is one of the most sought-after young players in world football and is a first-XI regular at Dortmund. Bellingham has taken his abilities to the next level this season, garnering nine goals and three assists from 22 appearances across all competitions.

Jurgen Klopp’s men are long-term admirers of the youngster and have been watching him for a while now. The Reds are ready to splash serious cash to get their man and have been in contact with the player’s representatives regarding the same.

Liverpool are hard at work behind the scenes to build a solid relationship with the player and his entourage. Doing so could make it all the more easier for them to get what is potentially a club-record move past the finish line.

Bellingham burst onto the scenes at Birmingham City before moving to Borussia Dortmund. (Picture Courtesy – AFP/Getty Images)

The player’s father holds some sway when it comes to making future plans and is open to the idea of moving to Merseyside. However, a lot could depend on whether the Reds qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League.

Liverpool have been regular contenders in the competition under Jurgen Klopp, making it to three finals and winning once under the German. They have so far endured a difficult start to the campaign but are fighting back to secure a top-four finish by the end of the season.

The World Cup hiatus should give Klopp and co time to rest and recuperate ahead of a pivotal second half to the campaign. Bringing in the right players such as Bellingham in January should give them the added boost needed to go all out for the second half of the season.

Valued at over £100million, Bellingham is also coveted by Manchester City, Real Madrid and Chelsea. Competition is rife, but Liverpool are convinced that the 19-year-old is the player to spearhead their midfield rebuild. Whether it be in January or in the summer, the onus is now on the Reds to land their man.