The powers at Liverpool would have little doubt watched Jude Bellingham carefully throughout his outing for England within the UEFA Nations League towards Italy and, regardless of one other disappointing defeat, the midfielder was a standout performer.
The Three Lions have now been relegated from Group A, one thing that can be massively disappointing for Gareth Southgate, however he can take solace in among the younger expertise he has in his crew to pick from for the World Cup in just a few months’ time.
Bellingham proved over his 90-minute show within the 1-0 defeat precisely why he is likely one of the most sought-after midfielders on the planet, having fun with 75 touches of the ball, boasting a 93% go completion fee, making two key passes and profitable six out of his 11 duels – dominating the centre of the pitch.
The efficiency of Liverpool’s prime switch goal noticed in earn excessive reward, with soccer correspondent Charles Watts hailing Bellingham because the “solely vibrant spark” within the England aspect on Friday.
There is no such thing as a doubt that the 19-year-old can be sure of a spot on the aircraft to Qatar on the finish of this yr, however what isn’t sure is his future at Borussia Dortmund, with many golf equipment coming ahead in a bid to signal him subsequent summer time.
Liverpool are thought of the front-runners within the race for Bellingham’s signature, whereas Manchester United, Manchester Metropolis, Chelsea and Actual Madrid are additionally named as golf equipment vying for the gifted teen. Nevertheless, Dortmund additionally stay eager to carry onto their starlet, which has resulted within the Englishman’s €150m (£131.6m) price ticket.
The £27k-per-week star who was hailed “unreal” by BBC Sport presenter Abbie McCarthy has been a goal for Liverpool since he was within the U11s at Birmingham Metropolis, though the membership have been unable to safe his future again then and can now pay the worth to take action, one thing FSG should sanction with out hesitation.
Liverpool are at the moment enduring their worst Premier League begin underneath Jurgen Klopp, with an damage disaster in midfield contributing to the imbalance and poor performances of the crew. Moreover, now that James Milner, Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara are nicely into their 30s, it’s time for the Reds to reinvest.
As such, regardless of his hefty price ticket, the signing of Bellingham could be monumental for Liverpool and will arrange the center of their crew for over a decade, so FSG haven’t any excuse however to move into the race for the 19-year-old with weapons blazing subsequent summer time.
