'If I'm him, I go to Real Madrid' - Bernabeu best option for Jude Bellingham's next move, says Rio Ferdinand

A move to Real Madrid could be the best choice for Jude Bellingham, according to Rio Ferdinand, after Liverpool pulled out of the race for the Borussia Dortmund midfielder. Bellingham’s future has been the subject of much speculation and the England international looks set to be at the centre of a Europe-wide transfer battle during the summer window. Ad Liverpool have reportedly withdrawn their interest due to the costs involved, and Reds manager Jurgen Klopp on Friday likened his club’s pursuit of Bellingham to a child wanting a “Ferrari at Christmas”.

Premier LeagueScholes would 'kick' and 'launch' Pogba in training, reveals Ferdinand39 MINUTES AGO With The Reds seemingly bowing out, and Manchester United prioritising a new striker in the summer market, Ferdinand believes a move to 14-time European champions Real Madrid could be the best option. “Liverpool have ruled themselves out now, (but) I think if they said they would have liked him, there was still a chance he may have gone to Liverpool,” Ferdinand told BT Sport. “Just because he believes in himself and would back himself to be the catalyst to get them back up again, which then amplifies his character and his stardust.

“That maybe is something that would have excited him. Man United might offer that, but the problem is that United’s priority is a centre-forward and that’s very secondary. It’s a lot of money and I don’t think they can do both.