Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has given his verdict on Jude Bellingham amid consistent reports linking the Borussia Dortmund midfielder with Liverpool.
The Reds continue to be credited with an interest in Bellingham, as has been the case for more than a year now. Liverpool were heavily linked with signing a midfielder throughout the summer with the England international the name most rumoured to be of interest.
It's understood that Bellingham is someone who is widely admired among the people who matter where recruitment is concerned at Anfield. But Dortmund are thought to value the 19-year-old in excess of £100m.
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Bellingham was in action for Dortmund on Wednesday night as he scored against Man City in their Champions League group match at the Etihad. And, after the game, which City won 2-1 thanks to a stunning strike from Erling Haaland, Guardiola was asked about the talent that the young midfielder possesses.
“I was impressed when he was 17, imagine now that he’s 19, he grew up so [much],” said Guardiola, in his post-match press conference.
“Defensively he’s able to follow Gundogan or Kevin [De Bruyne] in the pockets and win the duels. The transition is fast, have the sense for the second position right to the box for the goal he scored.
“So he’s an exceptional player, I think everyone knows it. Not because the manager of Manchester City is going to tell you. Everybody knows it.”
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