Jude Bellingham ‘chooses’ next club after Liverpool transfer decision

Liverpool had previously been linked with a move for Jude Bellingham but the England international is destined for Real Madrid, according to reports in Spain

Jude Bellingham will turn down a move to Manchester City in favor of a move to 14-time European champions Real Madrid, according to a new report.
The superstar was long expected to join Anfield this summer from England and Borussia Dortmund along with Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp, the teenage midfielder’s big admirers. However, Reds officials have halted their pursuit of Bellingham for the time being in favor of a broader approach to their rebuild this summer.

But according to Spanish publication AS, the 19-year-old will not feature in the Premier League next season as he is expected to cancel interest from treble chaser Pep Guardiola’s side in favor of a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.

The report claims Bellingham’s quest for signing is entering a ‘crucial phase’ and formal negotiations with Dortmund will begin once the player officially confirms his decision. Jude Bellingham’s signing from Real Madrid is approaching a crucial milestone,” the report reads. “As learned from AS, the Borussia Dortmund midfielder has chosen Real Madrid as his next target.
The English footballer believes that the sporting option of the white club is the best to continue his career. That’s why he’s set to say ‘yes, I want him’ to Real Madrid in the near future.

“As soon as the player’s approval has been received, Los Blancos will negotiate the transfer with Borussia Dortmund. Real Madrid has always been clear that the first step of the operation would be to obtain the go-ahead from Bellingham to start the procedures for his signature.

“They didn’t want to make an offer with Liverpool or Manchester City, the other two clubs interested in the midfielder. So, with that first stage over, now is the time to negotiate the transfer with Borussia Dortmund.”

In the wake of Bellingham’s exit, Liverpool have been linked with moves from Chelsea duo Mason Mount and Conor Gallagher, as well as Bristol City’s Alex Scott. Brighton duo Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister have also been linked with moves to Anfield.

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Luis Diaz could face Liverpool’s new expectation as injury reality emerges

Luis Diaz is back for Liverpool but it may not be until next season that the winger gets a chance to really prove himself

Liverpool winger Luis Diaz with left-back Andy Robertson (Image: Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
The possibilities seemed endless for Luis Diaz at Liverpool last time Tottenham Hotspur drove the M6 ​​at Anfield.

Nearly 12 months ago, Diaz had solidified himself as one of the signings of the season, a rare instance of a player arriving in the Premier League mid-season and having devastating effects almost immediately.

Diaz had already started in his League Cup final win against Chelsea less than two months into his time at Liverpool, and was looking forward to an FA Cup fixture against the same opponents the following weekend , having failed a few days before the rest of the bench arrived to play. he overturned the Champions League semi-final in favor of the Reds and staged the masterpiece with Real Madrid.

There was also the lesser matter of a Premier League title race, with Diaz’s subsequent deflected shot giving Liverpool a deserved 1-1 draw with Tottenham, leaving Manchester City under pressure, a battle which it eventually continued until the final minutes of the match. season before the crown remained in the Etihad.

Of course, it was Tottenham’s interest in Diaz that led Liverpool to bring forward a possible summer transfer for the player by six months to ensure he doesn’t get snapped up by a close rival, as the two sides recently engaged in a exciting battle. years.

However, neither side would ideally like to rule out a probable Europa League place, as they will when they last clash on Sunday afternoon. Champions League qualification, while not ruled out, seems unlikely.

Part of the reason Liverpool are just on the verge of contention is the absence of Diaz for much of this season. He was a rare highlight of a slow start to the season with four goals and three assists before picking up a knee injury at Arsenal in October which worsened two months later and ultimately saw him miss 31 games.

Diaz is now back and looked strong enough during his 31 minutes off the bench in Wednesday’s 2-1 win over West Ham United. After two nine-minute appearances against Leeds United and Nottingham Forest, it was a major breakthrough. However, the Colombian’s playing time for the rest of the season could be wasted by Liverpool, who have picked up 10 out of 12 points and are now eyeing a solid end to the season with Europe. There will be chances, yes, but the need for results – and understandable caution after such a serious injury – could mean Diaz is mostly limited to cameo roles off the bench.

The time it took for Diogo Jota to return to his old self after a similar absence underlines that it will almost certainly be next season when Liverpool see the best of Diaz again.

Jurgen Klopp knows Diaz will be a factor in the remaining six games, especially next week when Liverpool play three times in seven days. But Reds fans may have to remain patient until the winger is fully released from his restraints.