Jude Bellingham

Jude Bellingham's performance for Borussia Dortmund at Manchester City shows why he should be an England starter, says Phil McNulty.

It could come back in a moment of inspiration but City have such riches that he needs to find form and fast. This is why City were determined to beat the likes of Real Madrid to Haaland's signature. Add this to their list of recent comebacks. It is no surprise that every top club in Europe is casting eyes towards Dortmund should they decide to sell next summer. Bellingham has the full range of passing. Phillips was thrown on for Haaland as City manager Pep Guardiola ran down the clock but at kick-off on Wednesday he had figured for a grand total of 13 minutes and two games, with no starts and only 23 touches, since the £45m switch from Elland Road that was designed to propel his career forward for club and country.

Liverpool fans are convinced Jude Bellingham's fine near-post header will be the first of 'many goals at the Etihad' with Jurgen Klopp keeping close tabs on ...

[comments section](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-bellingham-goal-man-city-27994639#comments-wrapper). Would you like to see Jude Bellingham in the Premier League? "Liverpool’s incoming player Jude Bellingham has just scored," harked a third. Let us know in the Marco Reus' fizzed delivery was diverted goalwards by Bellingham's delicious header after ex-Dortmund team-mates Manuel Akanji and [Erling Haaland](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/erling-haaland) failed to track his front post run. "Liverpool’s Jude Bellingham scores against Manchester City," joked another. "Jude Bellingham Is truly a Baller. [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/jurgen-klopp) is known to be a huge admirer of the teenage sensation, having seen [an official approach knocked back](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/jude-bellingham-liverpool-chelsea-transfers-27863034) in the summer transfer window. [Liverpool](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/liverpool-fc) supporters have taken to Twitter to taunt [Manchester City](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/manchester-city-fc) after Jude Bellingham handed [Borussia Dortmund](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/borussia-dortmund-fc) an unlikely lead in the [Champions League](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/champions-league). First of many goals at the Etihad eh, @BellinghamJude," hinted one starry-eyed Reds supporter. [England](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/england-football-team) international, 19, was on hand to head the [Bundesliga](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/bundesliga) giants in front at the Etihad Stadium after [Pep Guardiola](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/pep-guardiola)'s side failed to successfully clear their lines from a corner. [Premier League](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/premier-league) title rivals.

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham has been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent times.

However, the German club's sporting director admits the club would like to 'change the policy' and keep their best players. Bellingham has made upwards of 90 appearances in all competitions since he joined Dortmund two years ago. We have to renew our philosophy every year." Bellingham is another name to make the headlines and since joining Dortmund in 2020, he's established himself as one of the most promising young talents in Europe. But we will see what will happen but not at the moment. We want to play for titles and that’s the most important thing for players to be at a club who can improve but in the end money is another aspect and England pays a lot more than Germany.

Erling Haaland's finish for Manchester City's winning goal against Borussia Dortmund was reminiscent of a famous Johan Cruyff goal for Barcelona against ...

They are off the mark in Group F with one point, but the Celtic fans will have a feeling of frustration. They had more than enough chances to beat the Ukrainians. It was hard to see Shakhtar scoring in the first half, but they showed why they're among Europe's elite with that quick counterattack. There are ready-made replacements in waiting - expect them to be utilised if he cannot reach the mark. Chelsea did hold Salzburg in their own half for long periods but at no point did you believe the former Barcelona striker was going to make a discernible difference. His reading of the situation to beat the City defenders to Marco Reus' cross was very Frank Lampard-like. The days of debating whether Lampard and Gerrard can play together are gone. Mature beyond his years, the clamour for a more important role for Bellingham within the England set up looks set only to get louder as Qatar approaches. And yet, as the supporters strode away from the stadium, it was the stunning denouement that will have been freshest in their mind. The bigger the stage. On this night, they were the victims of it. Dortmund were once the beneficiaries of this extraordinary talent.

Liverpool transfer target Jude Bellingham has hit out at the constant speculation over his future and insisted that he is fully focused on life at Borussia ...

[Join the debate!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-jude-bellingham-transfer-links-27990749#comments-section) Do you think Bellingham will be a Premier League player next year? "Sometimes it's expensive, sometimes not the right player, but we're working. To look past that and into the future would be disrespectful. It's not something I am thinking about, to be honest." [Let us know here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-jude-bellingham-transfer-links-27990749#comments-section) [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) and Liverpool were linked to Bellingham earlier in the summer, however, the midfielder was deemed to be unattainable after Dortmund [lost the services](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-man-city-erling-haaland-26916271) of [Erling Haaland](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erling-braut-haaland) to [Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) back in June. After racking up 20 goal contributions in all competitions for Dortmund last year, [Arsenal,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) on a permanent basis, however, it is expected that Liverpool will instead press ahead with attempts to try and prise Bellingham away from Germany. [prepared to wait](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-jude-bellingham-transfer-klopp-27961781) in order to upgrade his engine room. [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) clash with Manchester City, Bellingham said: "The club have done loads for me and made me feel very welcome since I first came and gave me the opportunities to develop even further. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) target [Jude Bellingham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jude-bellingham) has insisted that it would be "disrespectful" to [Borussia Dortmund](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/borussia-dortmund) to give any consideration to transfer links. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) clubs have been keen to bring the highly-rated 19-year-old back to England.

The England international and Liverpool transfer target came up against the Reds' great rivals of the past few years in the Champions League, ...

[Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) and [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) winning sides, while going forward there was a cutting edge too. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) midfielder, and they probably aren't even in the top 10 requests if we're honest, but as he remodels his side in the next couple of years Klopp is likely to need a player who can chip in with a few strikes. That worry grew to panic when Marco Reus clipped a cross into the box early in the second half, and there was Bellingham stooping to conquer and shock the hosts. The real clues that he is made for the Reds came in the first period of the match, when both he and Emre Can - a man who knows all about playing in a Klopp midfield - were hugely impressive in their dutiful showing in the middle of the park. Showing an impressive instinct, Bellingham was in the right place at the right time to nod home Dortmund's opener on a night when they often left City angry and frustrated, the hosts struggling to break through a yellow wall in the way that they often do to pretty much everyone else. But while it often didn't catch the eye in the flashy way that all of those obvious moments do, bar one fine early pass, there was so much to admire about the first 56 minutes of the Englishman's display at the Etihad Stadium, and you can bet a certain Jurgen Klopp was taking a keen interest too.

Despite his Borussia Dortmund side conceding two late goals to lose 2-1 to Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday night, Bellingham was one of ...

'He popped up with a goal and if he continues to produce, he should be in the starting XI at the World Cup off the back of his performances. He starts for me [at the World Cup] definitely.' The Dortmund midfielder has started three of the last five matches for the Three Lions 'His impact and influence is unique to most defenders. 'I don't think it'll be a debate if he'll be in the squad, it'll be whether he's in the starting XI,' Joleon Lescott added. He's up there with the best.

Liverpool target Jude Bellingham was on the scoresheet for Borussia Dortmund in their 2-1 defeat to Manchester City.

To look past that and into the future would be disrespectful." Despite the ongoing speculation, Bellingam isn't thinking about a move away from Dortmund anytime soon. There will plenty of clubs battling for his signature in the future should he become available. READ MORE: But Bellingham was the topic of discussion among The midfielder is arguably one of the most talented young players in Europe and his stock is only rising as he continues to impress on the big stage.

The 19-year-old scored the opening goal of the game as Borussia Dortmund took the lead at Manchester City, although the Premier League champions scored twice in ...

[Pep Guardiola compares Erling Haaland goal to legendary Johan Cruyff strike](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/14/pep-guardiola-compares-erling-haaland-wondergoal-to-legendary-johan-cruyff-strike-17378336/?ico=more_text_links) [Manchester City](https://metro.co.uk/tag/manchester-city-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P2_LNK1), although the Premier League champions scored twice in the last 10 minutes to pinch a victory. Jude Bellingham continues to cement his position as one of the most impressive young players on the planet as he continues to shine in the

Foden and Bellingham clashed in Manchester City's win over Borussia Dortmund.

[September 14, 2022]

Liverpool continue to be linked with Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham and Rio Ferdinand believes he may be ready for a big move.

He joined Dortmund from Birmingham City in the summer of 2020 and has so far made just shy of 100 appearances for the Bundesliga club. "The club have done loads for me and made me feel very welcome since I first came and gave me the opportunities to develop even further. Plenty of clubs have been tipped to make a move for the 19-year-old next summer should he become available. [isn't taking any notice of speculation](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-jude-bellingham-transfer-breaking-25011083) surrounding his future and he says it would be 'disrespectful' to Dortmund to even consider a move right now. The likes of Liverpool, along with Real Madrid, Manchester City and Manchester United have all been linked in recent times. READ MORE:

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has given his verdict on Jude Bellingham amid consistent reports linking the Borussia Dortmund midfielder with Liverpool.

Everybody knows it.” “So he’s an exceptional player, I think everyone knows it. “Defensively he’s able to follow Gundogan or Kevin [De Bruyne] in the pockets and win the duels. Bellingham was in action for Dortmund on Wednesday night as he scored against Man City in their Champions League group match at the Etihad. But Dortmund are thought to value the 19-year-old in excess of £100m. [Reds](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) continue to be credited with an interest in Bellingham, as has been the case for more than a year now.

Erling Haaland produced a spectacular finish to ensure Man City picked up all three points against former club Borussia Dortmund with his goal earning ...

He claimed: “We had a lot of problems to reach our rhythm and were so passive in our movements. Guardiola also added: “I remember my dear friend Ibrahimovic had this ability to put his leg on the roof and Erling is quite similar in that. It was an incredible assist by João and the finishing from Erling was exceptional.” [Erling Haaland](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erling-braut-haaland) was coming up against his former team, whom he left in the summer to pursue a new challenge with the English champions. His finish also saw his manager drawing comparisons with the legendary Johan Cruyff, who finished in a similar way decades ago at the Nou Camp. The goal was Haaland's third in the Champions League this term after he'd notched a brace against Sevilla last week.

The former Man United player made the claim ahead of Bellingham's Champions League clash against Manchester City.

He’s combative, both sides of the game, aggressive, he’s a Swiss-army-knife, he does everything. To look past that and into the future would be disrespectful." Given his form, it is therefore no surprise that United are now being linked with a move to sign Bellingham, as rumours surrounding his desire to leave the club next summer refuse to go away. He told BT Sport: "I think he’s even sitting there like without being too arrogant but thinking ‘I’ve probably outgrown Borussia Dortmund already’ I think he’ll be sitting there saying that with all due respect. That shows his character. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) following his departure from Birmingham City two years ago, has again been heavily linked with United.

Jude Bellingham has been likened to Steven Gerrard after another eye-catching display for Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

The now Aston Villa manager, of course, spent the near entirety of his career at Anfield, meaning there is a good chance Bellingham has paid close attention to a number of Reds matches during which the former club captain was playing. But I think I would go Gerrard, though. He’s a swiss army knife, he is. "The way he speaks for a 19-year-old, it’s not normal. The English midfielder opened the scoring at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday evening, displaying effective movement inside the City penalty area to head past Ederson from close range. READ MORE:

Pep Guardiola praises Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham after his standout performance against Manchester City in the Champions League.

‘He’s able to defensively follow [Ilkay] Gundogan or Kevin [De Bruyne] in the pockets and win the duels. ‘To look past that and into the future would be disrespectful. [Jude Bellingham makes Champions League history despite Dortmund losing to Manchester City](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/14/jude-bellingham-makes-champions-league-history-despite-dortmund-losing-to-man-city-17378314/?ico=more_text_links) In spite of this, many believe it is only a matter of time before the midfielder, valued upwards of £70million, follows the likes of Haaland and Jadon Sancho from Dortmund to the Premier League. The transition is fast, have the sense to get in position in the box for the goal he scored. [Pep Guardiola](https://metro.co.uk/tag/pep-guardiola/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) has hailed young Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham after his standout performance against [Manchester City](https://metro.co.uk/tag/manchester-city-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2) in the [Champions League](https://metro.co.uk/tag/champions-league/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK3).

... must start him at World Cup. Bellingham may only be 19 years of age but the midfielder continues to astonish with composure, nous and quality.

It certainly seems hard to believe Bellingham will not be given the chance to impress in the forthcoming Nations League matches against Italy and Germany alongside Rice. There was frustration in some quarters that Bellingham did not play more at Euro 2020, when Southgate favoured a more conservative midfield pairing of Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips. “He is able to defensively follow Gundo [Ilkay Gundogan] or Kevin [De Bruyne] in the pockets and in transition he is fast. He is, to all intents and purposes, the classic all-rounder but with a very modern bent. He had done something similar in the first half when feeding Raphael Guerreiro and he is not afraid to do the dirty work either, making a timely block to deny Jack Grealish. In the first case, he released Salih Ozcan down the inside left channel with a precise, superbly weighted pass that immediately threw City on to the backfoot.

Jurgen Klopp is an admirer of Dortmund's Bellingham, who was not for sale in the latest window.

With Bellingham playing consistently well in Bundesliga and the Champions League, clubs interested in him are set to put in groundwork now on a future deal. Bellingham was asked about his future earlier in the week ahead of the City game but insisted he was focused on his form at Dortmund. Klopp strengthened his midfield with the loan signing of Arthur Melo on deadline day earlier this month but is expected to look at that position further.

Rio Ferdinand believes that Jude Bellingham has "already outgrown" Borussia Dortmund, but the ambitious Bundesliga side are aiming to keep the midfielder.

Then we come back to the beginning of the interview, we try to keep our best players. And Bellingham is the superstar they want to keep and build a team around. And we would like to keep our best players longer than the last few years – it’s impossible [to keep them sometimes]. We have to renew our philosophy every year.” [Ferdinand](https://www.teamtalk.com/tag/rio-ferdinand) believes the time has already come for Bellingham to leave. Bellingham was in action for Dortmund at The Etihad against Manchester City on Wednesday night and the watching scouts will have been suitably impressed.

Borussia Dortmund went 1-0 up through Jude Bellingham before goals from John Stones and former Dortmund star Erling Haaland turned the game around on ...

Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland embraced at full-time at the end of a whirlwind clash Bellingham couldn't hide his frustration and was heard to say 'F*** sake mate' to Haaland - Both Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland scored and impressed on the night

ENGLAND team-mates Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham came to blows at the Etihad last night.The Three Lions pals were on opposite sides during Manchester.

[Bellingham has been strongly linked with a move](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19802795/man-utd-liverpool-bellingham-transfer-87m/) to the Premier League. [Erling Haaland stunner helped the home side to a comeback 2-1 win](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19811657/man-city-dortmund-haaland-goal/). [Gareth Southgate's](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/gareth-southgate/) final camp before the [World Cup](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/world-cup/). [England](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196702/england/) man [Kalvin Phillips](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/kalvin-phillips/) rushed over to hold the pair apart as they squared up to each other and exchanged words. [Manchester City's](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196654/manchester-city/) heated clash with [Borussia Dortmund](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1250149/borussia-dortmund/). [Bellingham](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/jude-bellingham/), 19, took exception to a challenge from [Foden](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/phil-foden/), 22, on Dortmund right-back Thomas Meunier. Bellingham had struck just before the hour mark to give Dortmund a shock lead, but John Stones and an [FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting-tips/free-bets?ilc=inline) And it was City man Foden who had the last laugh at the Etihad. And things threatened to boil over in the closing stages of the game. ENGLAND team-mates Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham came to blows at the Etihad last night. Jude Bellingham pushes Phil Foden as England pals square up to each other during heated Man City clash with Dortmund

The England legend was full of praise for the Borussia Dortmund teenage sensation after Jude Bellingham bagged a goal and enjoyed a stellar display against ...

[HAVE YOUR SAY!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/bellingham-lineker-dortmund-comparison-england-27995967#comments-wrapper) Will Bellingham play a big part for England at the World Cup later this year? [Zlatan Ibrahimovic,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/zlatan-ibrahimovic) the prolific Swedish star. He's up there with the best. "Popping up and scoring against City, he's a Swiss-army knife. - but instead he simply replied: "Well, Erlingesque." For 25 minutes, it looked as if that goal would be enough to hand the Lineker wrote: "I'll be very surprised if @BellinghamJude doesn't play a big part in England's World Cup campaign. [Comment below](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/bellingham-lineker-dortmund-comparison-england-27995967#comments-wrapper) [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) midfielder Hargreaves added: "The way he speaks and plays for a 19-year-old is not normal. [Bundesliga](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bundesliga) all three points and a memorable [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) group stage win. [Gary Lineker](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/gary-lineker) has admitted he sees shades of [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) legend [Bryan Robson](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bryan-robson) in [Borussia Dortmund](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/borussia-dortmund) and [England](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/england-football-team) sensation [Jude Bellingham.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jude-bellingham) [Manchester City's](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) home clash with Dortmund, which saw Bellingham bag his side's only goal of the game in a 2-1 defeat at the Etihad.

Liverpool are reportedly leading the race to sign Manchester City target Jude Bellingham ahead of next summer's transfer window.

[ Mike McGrath](https://twitter.com/mcgrathmike) of [the Telegraph,](https://twitter.com/TeleFootball) Liverpool are leading the race to sign Jude Bellingham next summer, despite heavy interest from Manchester City and Manchester United. Manchester City haven't given up, and certainly still have a heavy interest in the player, but they will have to fight off some stern competition to be the club that signs him next summer. [Florian Plettenburg](https://twitter.com/Plettigoal) of [ Sky Sports ](https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews)reported that Liverpool and Manchester United were the two most likely clubs to sign Belligham, but Liverpool seem to have moved clear of the rest of the teams in terms of the pursuit.

Sportsmail has previously reported how the Reds have identified the Borussia Dortmund and England star as the key piece in Jurgen Klopp's planned midfield ...

Liverpool are expected to be at the front of the queue to sign Jude Bellingham next summer Liverpool are expected to be at the front of the queue in the fierce battle to sign Jude Bellingham next summer. - Liverpool are expected to be at the front of the queue to sign Jude Bellingham

Liverpool are leading the race to sign England midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund next summer, ahead of rivals Man Utd.

[Pep Guardiola praises 'exceptional' Jude Bellingham after Manchester City beat Dortmund](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/15/man-city-vs-dortmund-pep-guardiola-hails-exceptional-jude-bellingham-17379840/?ico=more_text_links) [Owen Hargreaves and Rio Ferdinand tell Man Utd to break the bank for Jude Bellingham](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/07/owen-hargreaves-rio-ferdinand-urge-man-utd-to-sign-jude-bellingham-17318733/?ico=more_text_links) [wrote his name into the Champions League record books](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/14/jude-bellingham-makes-champions-league-history-despite-dortmund-losing-to-man-city-17378314/) despite Dortmund losing to Manchester City on Wednesday, becoming the English teenager with the most goals in the history of the competition. [are thought to have the best chance of signing Bellingham](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/13/manchester-united-and-liverpool-have-very-good-chance-of-signing-dortmund-superstar-jude-bellingham-17364536/), but [Jurgen Klopp](https://metro.co.uk/tag/jurgen-klopp/?ico=auto_link_sport_P3_LNK1)’s team are now leading the race, according to [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/09/15/liverpool-leading-race-sign-jude-bellingham-next-summer/), [with the German boss making no secret of his admiration for the player](https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/11/jurgen-klopp-admits-admiration-for-jude-bellingham-and-discusses-liverpool-transfer-chances-16979534/). [Manchester United](https://metro.co.uk/tag/manchester-united-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P2_LNK1) as well as Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City and Real Madrid. [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/)