Jude Bellingham latest move to Liverpool as Steven Gerrard sends ‘apparent signing’ message

Let’s recap the latest news, reports and rumors about Liverpool’s transfer interest in Jude Bellingham amid reported interest from Real Madrid and Manchester Unite. Madrid, PSG and potential Premier League rivals.

But could Jürgen Klopp and Co have an advantage? Bellingham, 19, is clearly close to international teammates Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold. The midfielder idolized Steven Gerrard growing up and the sporting director of his current side Borussia Dortmund has hinted that Liverpool will be the “preferred club” for deals. Much is said and written about Bellingham all the time. Here’s a roundup of reports and developments, with the latest first…

“I’M FLYING TO DORTMUND” – MESSAGES FROM STEVEN GERRARD JUDE BELLINGHAM

Steven Gerrard has praised the qualities of Liverpool target Jude Bellingham and believes he ‘ticks all the boxes’ for the Reds.

The 19-year-old has established himself as the hottest talent in world football and his price tag has already been valued at £150million. Bellingham showed his skills with England at last year’s World Cup and although they didn’t make it past the quarter-finals, the Borussia Dortmund man has won plenty of admirers. Speaking to BT Sport ahead of Liverpool’s 0-0 draw with Chelsea, Gerrard expressed his admiration for the midfielder – widely credited with following in his footsteps.

“I think the most obvious is Bellingham. What he’s doing there at Dortmund, I’m a big fan, I think the way he presents himself speaks to the game, his performances that I’ve seen, he m ‘impressed.” “said Gerard.

“Obviously I think now Henderson is adjusting his game and covering Trent, Thiago is more of a footballer, Fabinho is staying, Liverpool are missing that number eight who can run, come in late, can score, has that power. Burst, who can walk away, leaving her for dead.

“Bellingham ticks all those boxes, obviously. I think it’s important not to obsess over one midfielder, it’s Liverpool Football Club, everyone around the world knows that Liverpool will be looking, they’re going to explore and there are loads of great midfielders all over the world.”

Having boosted the benefits of a move to Anfield, pundit Rio Ferdinand quipped: “You sold quite well there.” To which Gerrard replied: “Just send me his diary, I’ll fly to Dortmund, have a nice dinner and talk about it.”

JUDE BELLINGHAM TRANSFER PLEASE FROM BORUSSIA DORTMUND

Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic wants Jude Bellingham to “break the mold” by rejecting advances from clubs including Liverpool, Real Madrid and Manchester City to stay in Germany.

The 19-year-old is highly unlikely to leave Dortmund this month, but top clubs are predicting a summer departure.

Bellingham is world football’s most valuable teenager having impressed in the Bundesliga since joining from Birmingham City aged 17. The midfielder also performed well in the Champions League and at the World Cup with England.

“I think we have to work to keep these young guys for another year,” Terzic told The Athletic. “In my first season [as interim manager] I was able to put Jadon (Sancho), Jude and Erling (Haaland) on the pitch, but it was their only year together.

“Part of that was also due to COVID-19 and empty stadiums, there were financial considerations. But if we get to the point where it’s two or three years of a trio like that, maybe we can break the mould.”

‘NO FAVOURITES’ IN JUDE BELLINGHAM’S CHASSIS

Jan Aage Fjortoft says Jude Bellingham’s representatives have told Real Madrid they are also in talks with Liverpool.

Reports from Spain suggest the La Liga giants are the favorites to sign the England international. However, former Norway international Fjortoft, who now works in the media, said there were “no favourites” for his signing at the moment and his side were “considering their options”. Bellingham will be back with Borussia Dortmund this weekend.

JUDE BELLINGHAM ‘SIGNS’ TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD BOOK

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham was spotted signing an autograph on a book by Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Bellingham formed strong friendships with Liverpool duo Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Henderson while on duty at England’s World Cup in Qatar, as Reds fans both dubbed them ‘Agent Trent’ and “Agent Hendo”.

After showing his talent in Germany and the Champions League with Dortmund, Bellingham were the star of England’s World Cup campaign as they were knocked out by France in the quarter-finals.

While in Mallorca ahead of the restart of the Bundesliga season with the Dortmund side, Bellingham signed autographs and can be seen on video laughing as a supporter handed him an Alexander Arnold book to dedicate. JUDE BELLINGHAM ‘READY’ FOR REAL MADRID

Spanish football pundit Guillem Balague has provided an update on Jude Bellingham’s future.

Speaking to ITV Sport, Balague says Real Madrid are favorites to sign Bellingham, but he did not specify whether it would be this month or in the summer.

“[Real] are clear favourites,” Balague told ITV Sport. Borussia Dortmund must have a dialogue with the player and with his father, which is the key to resolving this situation.

“They’ve always been very aware of where to put it and where to put it next. He is ready for Real Madrid. Real Madrid are ready for him.

“The price is around €100m plus €40m depending on some bonuses (£125m in total). Real Madrid say ‘yes, no problem’. But we know there are other clubs that want it.”

Rebuilt midfield, Jurgen Klopp wants to take over both Nunes and Bellingham, without one deal weakening the other.

The Brazilian midfielder only signed a contract with Molineux in the summer, but Liverpool are already targeting a move in the summer.

LIVERPOOL HAS 100 PERCENT “FOCUS” ON BELLINGHAM

Liverpool are 100% focused on signing Jude Bellingham next summer, with Jurgen Klopp busy overseeing a rebuilding project at the end of the season.

It’s been a trial period for the Reds, who suffered another Premier League defeat at Brighton last weekend. Supporters continue to call for hires during the current period, although it is increasingly likely that major changes will be made by the end of 2022/23. Sky Sports Germany have said that despite how this campaign has gone, Klopp “is not thinking about retiring” and continues to enjoy the “full support” of club members. It is added that Bellingham remains the priority for Liverpool who are desperate to offer Champions League football for 19-year-olds.

BORUSSIA DORTMUND CLAIMS ‘NO OFFER’ FOR BELLINGHAM

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl has revealed ‘no offers’ were received for Jude Bellingham during the January transfer window.

The Bundesliga side have become accustomed to losing key figures in recent years, having won at Premier League clubs like Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho, but are aware they are in a position of power when it comes to of Bellingham’s future.

Signed until 2025, Dortmund have every right to demand the highest possible price for the England international and are unlikely to deviate from their exorbitant rating. Dortmund’s sporting director provided an update on Bellingham’s current state, telling Kicker: “I can’t say today if or when that will be Jude’s case, and from a purely sporting point of view I’d be stupid if Jude wanted to opt out of Bellingham. We will talk to him and his parents in due course. At the moment there is no pressure. Jude wants to concentrate fully on football. Also, there are no offers.”

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JUDE BELLINGHAM MESSAGES UNLOCKED

Jude Bellingham has revealed the high standards he places on himself and his team-mates amid his Liverpool ties. The 19-year-old gave an interview while with the Dortmund squad on training camp in Marbella. The midfielder explained the high standards he sets for himself, showing those seeking his signature what they would get if a deal was struck.

“You have to live with the fact that when you look at the table it says Borussia Dortmund are in sixth place,” Bellingham told club media.

“There is no way we should be sitting there given the talent and no disrespect for the teams above us at the moment.

“But I feel that in terms of quality and in terms of depth of players in positions, we should be much higher up than we are now. “And I’m not afraid to tell the guys and the staff, because that’s where our ambitions should be.

“But it’s about doing rather than talking.”

JUDE BELLINGHAM ADDRESSES LIVERPOOL CLOSURE FOR ‘PERFECT’ TRANSFER.

Former Arsenal and England defender Sol Campbell has advised Jude Bellingham to turn down Liverpool in favor of a “perfect” move to Real Madrid.

“Real Madrid are clearly one of the great historic teams and the way they play, if it goes in the same direction it would be perfect for Real Madrid because they are very young,” said the former Arsenal defender.

“He’s way ahead of a lot of things, he just needs the right club and the right manager to steer him in the right direction, that’s all, and the right environment, because sometimes you can go to the wrong environment and waste your time.” talent for a few years.

If he goes to Madrid he will improve the squad, but the club can also keep him in the future. It’s a club that knows what to do with young players to make sure they go in the right direction and continue to perform well.

“And you stay at Real Madrid for a long time if you’re good. They keep all the really good players and Bellingham is one of the best young players. You just need the right environment to stay grounded and keep learning.

He added: “I think he would be perfect for Real Madrid because they will improve. Of course it would be difficult at first because he is young and then you know Real Madrid are a very big club. and you have to handle the pressure, but once he gets used to it he has the right environment around him.”

“He has already left Birmingham City for Dortmund. Buying teams are very smart in this area and they do this type of player selection. Now he’s almost too good for the club and has to go, but a lot of players have done that, they’ve gone abroad and settled there.

“Yes, some will come back. But for me, if I had a team like Real Madrid or one of these big clubs, I wouldn’t have to go back to the Premier League. Yes, there are big clubs in the Premier League, but Real Madrid… is historically the one with the most Champions Leagues.

JUDE BELLINGHAM MESSAGE SENT AFTER REAL MADRID’S DESIRE

Journalist Jan Aage Fjortoft has posted a tweet about Bellingham’s future amid ties to Liverpool and Real Madrid.

Bellingham is with the Dortmund squad for training camp in Marbella, Spain. And a video was tweeted with an alleged Real Madrid fan apparently telling Bellingham “see you in Madrid,” via El Chiringuito.

Now Fjortoft has compared the situation with Bellingham to that of Erling Haaland when he was a Dortmund player. “Bellingham relocation saga is Haaland script,” Fjortoft tweeted. “Dortmund – Player must choose between Spain and England – Player in training camp in Spain ahead of decision What will Bellingham’s decision be? Go all the way – choose Real Madrid at 19 or go home you first.”