Jude Bellingham

The Borussia Dortmund midfielder is arguably the world's most in-demand footballer right now. His performances for club and country have established the 19-year ...

We need a couple of players. Indeed, despite BVB likely to command a fee well in excess of £100m, Bellingham is not short on suitors. A number of names have been suggested this week alone. Real Madrid cannot be discounted either, given their admiration too for the teenager. That said, the chase for Bellingham remains strong. But we don’t just need one. And that could present Liverpool with a chance to snare his £40m signing. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder is arguably the world’s most in-demand footballer right now. “All Liverpool fans, everybody, thinks that Jude Bellingham is going to sign and I’ve tried to tell a number of people,” Thompson said. [offering a job at the club to Bellingham’s father, Mark](https://www.teamtalk.com/liverpool/jude-bellingham-reds-job-offer-to-father-mark-sees-klopp-elbow-real-madrid-aside-transfer-race). [Sirius XM FC](https://twitter.com/SiriusXMFC/status/1638586772761321480), Thompson is warning them to be wary of a major transfer disappointment. His performances for club and country have established the 19-year-old as one of the finest in the game – and he comes with a price tag to match that.

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has been glowing in his appraisal of transfer target Jude Bellingham, and has explained how he could help bring back a key ...

And his words could also offer encouragement to Klopp that he’s definitely going after the right man this summer. [Liverpool](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/liverpool-injury-news-diaz-nunez-26543801) was given another opportunity to see the midfielder in action as he was named in the England side to take on Italy in their opening European Championship qualifier in Naples, having starred in last year’s World Cup in Qatar. A top, top talent, for sure.” “Listen, that’s not for me to comment on right now but we’ll certainly talk about a potential world class footballer,” Gerrard told Channel 4. [Bellingham](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/transfer-news/liverpool-transfer-news-jude-bellingham-26543065) is of course being heavily linked with a move to Anfield in the summer, with the Reds seemingly in a three-way tussle with [Manchester City](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-haaland-bellingham-real-madrid-26507142) and [Real Madrid](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-real-madrid-bellingham-26538495) for the Borussia Dortmund superstar’s services. [Sadio Mané may be contributing to Liverpool and FSG issue amid 'unhappy' Bayern Munich claim](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/sadio-mane-bayern-munich-liverpool-26540071)

Liverpool transfer news: Liverpool have reportedly made an 'offer' for Jude Bellingham, and is also said to be eyeing up a PSG star who has been linked ...

[Naby Keita](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-duo-transfer-wijnaldum-proof-26512181) look almost certain to be leaving Anfield as they come to the end of their contracts at the end of the season. [Bellingham](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-nunez-transfer-jude-bellingham-26535354) continues, and will no doubt go into overdrive over the next few months as we approach the summer transfer window. Liverpool.com says: Liverpool undoubtedly needs to be drawing up a long list of midfielders as they prepare for the most important summer of Klopp's tenure. Whether Sanches would be on that list though is up for debate. While Bellingham remains the top priority for Liverpool, the club will no doubt need to have some alternatives in mind should its efforts prove fruitless. Suggestions of offers being made at this point can almost certainly be brushed aside as we're still a long way away from finding out who will win the race. Sanches only joined the French champions last summer, but injuries have plagued his first campaign. Liverpool.com says: Don't expect the speculation to quieten down any time soon when it comes to Bellingham. The publication also suggests though that the offers presented might still not be enough. Its midfield in particular is set to come under intense scrutiny, with new legs needed to replace those likely to be departing. [Liverpool](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/sadio-mane-bayern-munich-liverpool-26540071) prepares to dip into the transfer market. Meanwhile, [James Milner's](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/jude-bellingham-fsg-liverpool-transfer-26511469) future remains up in the air, with the veteran still seen as an important member of the squad by [Klopp](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-gavi-klopp-endrick-26530689).

With the likes of Alex Oxlade Chamberlain, Naby Keita, James Milner and Arthur Melo edging closer to the exit doors, Jurgen Klopp will be drawing up his ...

Leicester man Kiernan Dewsbury Hall has also been linked with a similar profile. [Bellingham](https://www.sportbible.com/jude-bellingham) has been widely linked with a move to Anfield, but [recent reports have claimed](https://www.sportbible.com/football/liverpool-jude-bellingham-transfers-news-borussia-dortmund-949823-20230320) that the price could prove too big for [Liverpool](https://www.sportbible.com/liverpool). He has been impressive in a Leicester side that have been struggling. [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/4331336/2023/03/22/liverpool-transfer-bellingham-alternatives-joe-willock), there are eight other midfielders with a similar profile to Bellingham that Liverpool could target as an alternative. Chelsea’s Mason Mount has also been linked with a move to Merseyside. It has been well documented that Liverpool will look to strengthen their midfield in the summer, but with their apparent top target Jude Bellingham proving too expensive, who else could they target?

Liverpool transfer news, rumours, gossip and speculation including updates on Gabri Veiga, Paul Mitchell, Jude Bellingham.

As a city, it’s amazing what they do, but as a club they’ve followed in the footsteps: Liverpool is open to everyone.” He also picked up the league's Player of the Month for February after scoring two braces and providing a further assist in four matches. He is reported to have a €40million (£35million) release clause. Luckily, there is some football on tonight as England take on Italy in Naples in the opening fixture of their Euro 2024 qualifiers. Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice are also expected to feature as part of a midfield three. How do they avoid a repeat in the 2023-24 campaign? [Daily Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/jarrad-branthwaite-psv-vannistelrooy-gakpo-29485491?_ga=2.2209520.1177338552.1679506780-1095794986.1647086847), the Everton defender said: "I spoke to Cody a few times when he first signed [for Liverpool]. “Arsenal have done everything they can to try and keep Ethan Nwaneri at the club by giving him opportunities. Barcelona, Real Madrid and Liverpool keep following the situation — the race is 100% open." It didn't take long for us to see a goal as England have taken the lead through Declan Rice! “We still don’t know if the youngster will be committing his future to Arsenal. The former Roma goalkeeper has been a standout performer during a disappointing campaign for Liverpool.

The Borussia Dortmund star is the Reds' 'top target' for the summer transfer window (as per James Pearce for The Athletic) and has been the subject of ongoing ...

[Paisley Gates](https://paisleygates.com/archives/46255)): [Ep73 of The Empire of the Kop Podcast: Author chat with Chris Roberts on Football, Mental Health… Fellow suitors Real Madrid would be willing to meet the fixed transfer fee but can’t offer the same commissions as the English duo. One caveat to Marca’s report is that it doesn’t state any details about what Liverpool have presented to Dortmund in terms of a transfer fee or any breakdown of the structure of the possible deal. However, if it is indeed accurate, then the Reds might have one big factor working in their favour, namely their offer and financial scope trumping that of Real Madrid. It now seems as if Liverpool have taken a significant step in their chase of the England international. [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/4324790/2023/03/21/liverpool-mailbag-bellingham-mount-transfers-contracts/)) and has been the subject of ongoing speculation regarding a potential move to Anfield.

Potential new Manchester United owner Sheikh Jassim is already plotting a move to sign Jude Bellingham, Football Insider report.

[transfer priorities](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11802609/Manchester-United-target-striker-midfielder-boost-Erik-ten-Hag.html), with Bellingham starring for club and country this season. The Englishman has also weighed in with four goals and four assists in the Bundesliga this season, and at the age of 19, you’d expect he still has plenty of time to improve on his already impressive game before hitting his prime. They revealed that Jassim is a ‘huge fan’ of the Borussia Dortmund midfielder and is planning a stunning move to sign the player. The pair were set to make improved second offers for the club, with [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1638649671999717376) one of many reporters to say that those bids were made ahead of the Wednesday evening deadline. It looks as if he is already planning a marquee transfer ahead of the summer as well, following a fresh update in the last 24 hours. [Manchester United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/) owner Sheikh Jassim is already plotting a move to sign [Jude Bellingham](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/jude-bellingham/), Football Insider report.

Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham says he can't wait to play alongside Liverpool target Declan Rice for England tonight.

[landing the 19-year-old](https://www.rousingthekop.com/2023/03/22/liverpool-are-still-intent-on-signing-borussia-dortmund-midfielder-jude-bellingham-journalist/), as he has been courting his arrival for a year now. [£110m](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/03/16/man-utd-ready-battle-110m-jude-bellingham/), whilst the Irons captain could fetch around [£70m](https://www.rousingthekop.com/2023/02/08/clubs-think-they-may-be-able-to-sign-perfect-liverpool-target-for-as-little-as-70m-this-summer-journalist/) on the market. The Dortmund superstar is likely to cost in excess of [Rudy Galetti](https://www.givemesport.com/88112376-liverpool-now-really-interested-in-85m-declan-rice-bellingham-alternative-at-anfield/) has claimed the Merseyside outfit are ‘really interested’ in bringing Rice to Anfield – with the Hammers expected to cash in. [Channel 4](https://www.channel4.com/programmes/england-international-football) ahead of the Three Lions’ Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy, the 19-year-old – who is also a major target of the Reds – was full of praise for the West Ham skipper, who he is set to partner alongside Kalvin Phillips in the middle of the park. Bellingham excited to play alongside Rice

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There are rumours circulating today that Liverpool have tabled a £97million offer for Jude Bellingham following a report from Spanish publication MARCA.

However, if you’re not a member, we would urge you to ignore almost everything you’re currently hearing and seeing because much of it is just clubs and agents playing out a huge game of bluff and that includes Liverpool and 3rd party representatives acting on behalf of the Reds. Those talks were deemed “very positive” with the player apparently said to be very keen on the idea of making a potential summer move to Anfield if Liverpool stepped forward. As much as Bellingham has been identified as their primary target for the summer, it would appear that they aren’t willing to throw everything at him like they were Kylian Mbappe. They’re convinced that his preference is the Bernabéu and that it is his immediate family that have their heart set on a move back to England and not the player. The article makes reference to Real’s very highly respected chief scout Juni Calafat so one could assume that he is the one feeding the information to MARCA. There are rumours circulating today that Liverpool have tabled a £97million offer for Jude Bellingham following a report from Spanish publication MARCA.

Mark Goldbridge claims Man Utd have Christian Eriksen replacement amid links with Jude Bellingham transfer.

The teenager is still only 19 years old but already has "He is exactly the sort of player that you would want. Is he 19? He could turn him into a bloody right-back for all we know. Is he 21? [ESPN](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4906339/man-city-confident-on-jude-bellingham-signing-real-madrid-still-in-race-sources) recently reported interest in the player and this seems to have left Goldbridge hoping for the best.

Gareth Southgate put his faith in his tried and trusted performers in Naples but did they reward him?

Lovely touches which had end-product too as he brought others into the game then also got into the box for a chance in front of goal that he should have finished. He was also direct with his running into the penalty area, which he showed for England’s first attack which led to his shot being saved. His 13th-minute goal was an instinctive penalty-box finish when the ball broke, but he also carried the ball forward. Looks confident on the ball and carries the ball out of defence but out of position for Retegui’s goal. Excellent interceptions early on to block off Italian attacks before they got into the dangerous areas. Came into this match in good form and with his Everton contract situation sorted after putting pen to paper on a new deal.

Harry Kane stole the show on a historic night as 10-man England earned a famous win in Italy.

Excellent on the break and created chances throughout. Helped dominate possession in the first half but understandably faded while lacking fitness. Excellent in the first half, but faded after Roberto Mancini’s smart tactical switches. Harry Maguire - 6 It’s a vital three points to kick off the Euro 2024 qualification campaign in Group C with Ukraine visiting Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Jordan Pickford - 6

England kicked off their 2024 European Championship qualifying campaign by picking up their first win away in Italy since 1961.

KIERAN TRIPPIER (SUB) - 6 KALVIN PHILLIPS - 6 JORDAN PICKFORD - 6

PLAYER RATINGS: England secured a nail-biting 2-1 victory against Italy in their first European Championship qualifier after the World Cup, with Harry Kane ...

The difference is that this time they won. The best No 10 shirt at the Diego Maradona Stadium. England dominant then on the back foot. Gareth Southgate - 7/10 Declan Rice - 7/10 Jordan Pickford - 7/10

The ECHO's Ian Doyle hosted a Q&A where he answered Liverpool questions from readers about Jude Bellingham, transfers, FSG investment and more.

Liverpool will indeed require a number of new players in the summer, but the departure of lots of big earners should make wages no issues, and of course transfer fees can be spread over several years. I wouldn't be too downhearted just yet - Liverpool know they require a big summer in the transfer market. Klopp has the final say on signing players, with the targeting of them a collaborative effort by the recruitment team. ID: Liverpool are continuing to assess the best fit for the sporting director role, with the process being overseen by Klopp and CEO Billy Hogan. ID: If Liverpool don't sign Bellingham, I'm pretty sure it won't be the fault of the owners. ID: If Bellingham can't cope with the media pressure of joining Liverpool, how is he going to cope if he ends up at Real Madrid? SiSenor97: If Liverpool do not sign Jude Bellingham, do you see this as the catalyst to finally get the owners out? 2) If the current bottom three clubs are going to be relegated, and that triggers a mass sale/departure, who should we look at? But they are operating in a different sphere now - and improving the squad immediately, as is needed in the summer, won't be cheap. And below is a round-up of the session held on Thursday afternoon. Players make systems and the lack of much midfield availability has been the issue all season. Precisely how much will FSG give to Klopp to spend in the transfer market?

Your Liverpool morning digest as Steven Gerrard sends Jude Bellingham message and Virgil van Dijk speaks out on chicken curry.

[Van Dijk](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/virgil-van-dijk) has partially dismissed the notion that food was the cause for the illness spreading describing the chicken curry as 'delicious'. During his cameo on BT Sport's coverage of Chelsea's visit to the red half of Merseyside, the 42-year-old waxed lyrical over the midfielder - to the point [where he offered to fly to Dortmund](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/bellingham-liverpool-gerrard-transfer-latest-26038274) in an attempt to lure him to the Reds. [Bellingham ](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/jude-bellingham)has courted a wide range of interest from Europe and his performances for Borussia Dortmund, as well as England, have prompted comparisons with the iconic number eight. [Charlotte Coates has the full story here.](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/virgil-van-dijk-speaks-out-26545820) While he wasn't interested in getting sucked into comparisons between him and the former Birmingham City prospect, he was direct in his assessment. [Stephen Killen has the full story here.](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steven-gerrard-sends-jude-bellingham-26546343) [Steven Gerrard sends Jude Bellingham message after comparisons to Liverpool legend](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steven-gerrard-sends-jude-bellingham-26546343) [Virgil van Dijk speaks out on chicken curry after Cody Gakpo sent home](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/virgil-van-dijk-speaks-out-26545820) [Liverpool face up to Thiago Alcantara reality as injury problem becomes clear](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-face-up-thiago-alcantara-26532883) [How the 12 players loaned out by Liverpool are faring as midfield moves pay off](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/how-12-players-loaned-out-26511670) [Ederson makes 'surprise' Alisson claim after Liverpool goalkeeper snubbed](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ederson-makes-surprise-alisson-claim-26534291) [Gakpo](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/cody-gakpo), he was looking to continue the exploits at the World Cup prior to his move to Anfield as he joined up with his international compatriots for the first time since signing for [Liverpool ](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc)in January. [sent home due to a viral outbreak in Ronald Koeman's camp.](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-forward-cody-gakpo-sent-26538524) It has since been claimed that there is a strong belief that a ['chicken curry' caused the problems](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cody-gakpos-time-netherlands-squad-26543268) ahead of their clash with France. [Man City already know returning Liverpool man can hurt them despite 347-day wait](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-already-know-returning-26530198) [Gerrard ](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/steven-gerrard)hasn't been shy in his praise for the English midfielder plying his trade in the German top flight. [Liverpool stance on Paul Mitchell as next sporting director search continues](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-stance-paul-mitchell-next-26544156) [Anfield ](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc)amid reports of a summer upheaval in L4 from [Jurgen Klopp's](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/jurgen-klopp) side.

The Mailbox fears for Jude Bellingham and England's defence after the Three Lions beat Italy. Also: record-breaking Harry Kane; ageism and Roy Hodgson; ...

Robben was incredible, and like Paul said, he had that brilliant trick of being 20-25 yards out and cut in on his strong left foot and bent it high or low in to the far corner time and time again – you knew what he wanted to do but it was hard to stop. He’s scored more with his right foot high in to the roof of the net (Everton and Leeds) than the Robben goal which apparently he ‘always’ wants to do. He obviously prefers his left foot but look at how many times he goes on the outside of his man and crosses or shoots with his right. Four of the six of us had no affinity with Chelsea and it’s fair to say probably had the same level of distaste for the club as most fans but seeing my niece’s face light up in awe approaching Stamford Bridge in twilight was fantastic. I know it probably sounds obvious when talking about a 22 year-old world cup winning CM signed for over £100M but if Chelsea build around him and fill the rest of the squad with players half his quality they’ll be laughing for years to come. Six of us went to the game, my wife’s Chelsea supporting niece and nephew with their dad, my father in law, and my 13-year old daughter. Very good in the air, and a decent penalty box defender with blocks and such, but was helped by that shape. Applied to football – and perhaps most obviously in my case, Crystal Palace – something makes a lot of sense about the final games of the Patrick Vieira era. On the topic of drumming, do you think that the awful drummers and bands affect how the team plays? Watching the England game last night it occurred to me whilst watching Bellingham gallop around the pitch non stop….he’ll go the way of Owen and Rooney if he keeps playing like this and keeps being played at this rate (seriously when was the last time you seen anyone play with a knee brace especially a youngster). Thanks to Phil Foden and a group chat I was in during the England match for allowing me to return to one of my favourite hobby horses: there should not be stigma on a player being substituted after they have entered the game as a substitute. Even allowing for recency bias, Burrow is one of the greatest ever to play the sport, the perfect embodiment of the combination of speed, skill and toughness.

Jude Bellingham already appears to be the most coveted player ahead of the summer transfer window as Europe's elite look to bolster their midfield options.

"Someone who really seems focused at the moment, I think Gareth Southgate is trying to build a team around him, he’s that much of a talent. Bellingham certainly enjoyed his appearance against Italy, running riot in midfield as England waltzed away 2-1 victors. The west Londoners watched the midfielder during his time as an academy player at Birmingham City but, after failing to act on their interest, the German outfit swooped in and signed the teenage sensation instead. The 19-year-old has been heavily linked with an exit from Borussia Dortmund for a while now as he continues to impress for club and country. Gerrard said: "I am sure Jude Bellingham is bright enough to go, 'there is a stand going up here', this will be a 60,000 stadium. However, Chelsea are not alone in their pursuit of Bellingham.

Sam Allardyce has warned Jude Bellingham could be playing a dangerous game by having his father involved in his next transfer move.

Of course, the most obvious move is to join Liverpool. Bellingham is expected to fetch north of £100m for Borussia Dortmund. Bellingham is expected to be on the move this summer. Yes, there is likely to be a bit more competition at City or Madrid. Because whatever the figure is is going to make him wealthy enough for his life. Parents deserve to look after their kids if that’s what they want to do but they’re in a very difficult world here.”