Dortmund – Where is the future of Jude Bellingham (19)? For months, this question has occupied not only those responsible Borussia Dortmund. Two European heavyweights have apparently already been dealt a basket in the race for the English giant talent.
Jude Bellingham (19, right) has already collected 15 points (ten goals, five assists) in 25 appearances this season. © Bernd Thissen/dpa
As Sport1 journalist Patrick Berger (30) reported in the podcast “Die Dortmund-Woche”, the 19-year-old midfield strategist has rejected both Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
Accordingly, the “crazy and wild” transfer policy of the “Blues”, which spent over 300 million euros on new players in January alone, is a reason for the rebuff.
In addition, the uncertain prospects under club owner Todd Boehly (49) irritated the Bellingham camp. If the American businessman ever loses interest in his new toy, the west Londoners are threatened with a drastic change of course.
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Berger left it open why PSG should not play a role in the future plans of the courted BVB youngster. Meanwhile, the journalist named Real Madrid, Manchester City and neighboring United as other interested parties, but emphasized that the hottest lead was to Liverpool.
As a result, the “Reds” would like to sign the 22-time “Three Lions” player, but Bellingham is still hesitating because of the sporting situation of the ailing top club and does not want to commit himself early.
Does the messed-up season of Jürgen Klopp (55) and his Liverpool also spoil the potential Bellingham transfer? © Gareth Fuller/PA Wire/dpa
The team of former BVB coach Jürgen Klopp (55) is currently only tenth in the English Premier League, has been waiting for a win for four league games and is therefore in danger of missing out on international business.
Participation in the European Cup is elementary for the black and yellow jewel when choosing a club, which means that Borussia can even calculate a chance of staying for at least another year.
If the Merseyside squad were on a Champions League course, Bellingham might have already agreed, Berger continued.
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The young star’s preference makes sense as the Reds’ aging midfield is in a state of upheaval. At Anfield Road, not only is there plenty of playing time waiting for the right-footed player, he could also become the new heart of the control center and help shape the next era.
For this, however, the LFC would have to take plenty of coal in hand. As a fee, sums beyond 100 million euros are under discussion, the contract of the Bundesliga kicker runs until 2025.
Without the additional revenue from the premier class, the Fenway Sports Group, which owns Liverpool FC, should think twice about opening the box wide.