Liverpool have ‘built strong case’ to sign £103m sensation at Anfield

Liverpool have ‘built such a strong case’ for signing Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham already, according to journalist Dean Jones.

The highly-rated 19-year-old is believed to be on the radar of several top clubs from across the continent and could depart the Signal Iduna Park as early as next summer.

James Pearce of The Athletic has reported that Liverpool are ‘very interested’ in enticing Bellingham to Anfield as they look to overhaul their options in the middle of the park.

It’s claimed that Dortmund had no intention of offloading the England international during the previous transfer window, though, after they already sold Erling Haaland to Manchester City.

However, Pearce claims there will be ‘serious competition for Bellingham’s signature’ in the summer of 2023 when Europe’s elite go head-to-head for him.

The likes of Manchester United, Real Madrid and Chelsea have also been listed as potential suitors for the 6 foot 1 ace, who is believed to have a price tag of £103 million.

Bellingham still has three years remaining on his current contract with Dortmund, but the Bundesliga giants have a history of selling their top stars and could be willing to do business in the near future.

Jones believes Liverpool have ‘got to aim high’ in the transfer market and would be shocked to see them move for Brighton’s Moises Caicedo over Bellingham.

He told GiveMeSport: “The thing with Liverpool is they’ve got to aim high in the transfer market and in Bellingham, they see one of the very best young midfielders in world football.

“They’ve built such a strong case for signing him already. They’ve tracked him since his Birmingham days, it would be a surprise for me to see them sign Caicedo instead of him.”

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