Pundit believes Liverpool move for Jude Bellingham 'may happen'

Liverpool have been extensively linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Jude Bellingham in recent months.

Despite only joining the Bundesliga side in 2020 for an initial fee of £25million (Sky Sports), the 18-year-old has already been touted with a big-money return to England.

A self-confessed Steven Gerrard admirer and seemingly a Jordan Henderson fan, the Reds would appear to be well-positioned to land Bellingham.

Speaking to Football Insider, former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor suggested that there is no rush to make the deal a reality.

“I don’t think Jude Bellingham will leave yet. He’s not been in the Bundesliga that long yet. There is no rush for him to come to the Premier League. He’s enjoying his football out there, he’s playing every week and getting in England squads. He’ll want to just concentrate on playing his football. Wow, it’d be amazing if it did, but I don’t see him moving this summer, to be honest.”

So far this season Bellingham has scored four times and provided 10 assists in 29 appearances across all competitions.

Valued at £67.5million and under contract in Germany until 2025 (Transfermarkt), Dortmund will certainly be in no hurry to cash in on their teenage sensation.

Whilst many associated with Liverpool will hope Bellingham becoming a Red is a mere formality, in truth things may be far more complicated.

Often reluctant to spend huge sums, with the likes of Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott and possibly Fabio Carvalho in situ, the club may choose to promote mifielders from within for the time being at least.

Long-term with James Milner and Jordan Henderson both likely to see a reduction or complete halt in-game time, bringing the English teen to Anfield would be the ideal