Liverpool have been linked with a summer move for Jude Bellingham, who is leaning towards joining Real Madrid.
According to a report from Fichajes, Jude Bellingham is considering a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid at the end of the season. The 19-year-old England international is also a target for Liverpool.
Real Madrid are keen on signing the England international, and it remains to be seen whether they can fend off the competition from Premier League outfits like Liverpool and Manchester City and secure Bellingham’s signature.
The 19-year-old is widely regarded as the best young midfielder in the world. And he has all the attributes to develop into a superstar. Real Madrid will have to find a quality long-term replacement for club legend Luka Modric, and Bellingham would be an ideal fit. He has 10 goals across all competitions this season.
The player has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool in recent months. But the Reds are unlikely to be able to compete with Real Madrid in terms of financial resources. Furthermore, Liverpool might not be in the Champions League next season, which will severely affect their chances of attracting top talents.
A player of Bellingham’s calibre will want to play in the Champions League next season. And it remains to be seen whether Liverpool can finish in the top four. The Reds have been linked with a number of other midfielders, and it remains to be seen who they end up signing. Jurgen Klopp will need to bring in reinforcements at the end of the season.
The midfield has been an area of major concern for Liverpool this season, with a number of players regressing considerably. Furthermore, Liverpool will lose players like Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner as free agents at the end of the season. So they will have to bring in quality alternatives.
Bellingham has been likened to Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard because of his style of play, and he has the quality to transform Liverpool in the middle of the park. A world-class coach like Klopp could help him improve further. Meanwhile, the Reds are working on signing three midfielders in the summer.
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However, it is fair to assume that Liverpool will have to shatter their transfer record in order to stand any chance of signing him. Competing with a club like Real Madrid will be an uphill challenge for them and it remains to be seen whether they can come out on top eventually.