Liverpool 'willing to break transfer record' for £103m star at Anfield

Liverpool are ‘willing to break their transfer record’ to land Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham at Anfield, according to journalist Dean Jones.

Darwin Nunez became the most expensive acquisition in the Reds’ entire history when he made the £85million switch from Portuguese side Benfica during the summer window, but it appears he may not hold that title for long.

It is understood that Bellingham has been identified by Liverpool’s recruitment team as a leading midfield target and, having made strong progress, the club are working on a deal which would see him head to Merseyside next summer.

Dortmund were unwilling to sanction the 19-year-old’s departure for less than £103million during the summer transfer window, when Real Madrid were also among his suitors, and that remains his price tag.

Liverpool’s Premier League rivals Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United have joined the race for Bellingham’s signature as well.

Despite facing stiff competition, it has emerged that the Reds are expecting to win the race for the central midfielder’s services.

Bellingham has been called up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the Nations League clashes with Italy and Germany, which will take place during the current international break.

Jones believes Liverpool are happy to go the extra mile and smash their record outlay in order to swoop for Bellingham.

The transfer insider feels it is only a matter of time before Nunez is surpassed as the Merseyside giants’ most expensive arrival.

Jones told GIVEMESPORT: “I think they would be willing to break their transfer record to sign Bellingham.

“That would only mean getting to about £80million, so it’s probably going to happen soon anyway given the way prices are.”

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