Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold have both reportedly urged Jude Bellingham to join Liverpool next year.
Bellingham has long been the subject of speculation surrounding his future at Borussia Dortmund with Liverpool among his potential suitors. It is claimed that the 19-year-old, who is someone widely admired among the people who matter where recruitment is concerned at Anfield, is valued in excess of £100m.
The midfielder is considered one of the hottest prospects in football, having joined BVB from Birmingham City in the summer of 2020. He went on to enjoy a fine debut season at the Westfalenstadion, which he has continued to build on during his second and third campaigns at the club.
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And according to a report by Football Insider, Henderson and Alexander-Arnold used the latest England camp to tell Bellingham why Jurgen Klopp’s team would be the perfect move for him. However, the report also claims that the 19-year-old is believed to have laughed off the pleas and is flattered by the interest in his career plans from players he respects and admires.
Football Insider also claims that extensive talks have been held behind the scenes with the player’s camp and Liverpool are confident they have laid the groundwork to a potential deal next year. Speaking ahead of his side’s recent Champions League clash against Manchester City, Bellingham insisted he remains happy at Dortmund and played down the potential of a Premier League transfer.
He said: "First of all, I'm here to help Borussia Dortmund win the game. If I can play well and showcase my talents, it is a bonus.
“But I'm here to win for Borussia Dortmund and I'm very happy here at the minute and I'm focused on all of the goals we have as a team and I'm not looking past that.
"The club have done loads for me and made me feel very welcome since I first came and gave me the opportunities to develop even further. To look past that and into the future would be disrespectful.
"It's not something I am thinking about, to be honest. It's a massive game against Man City. To even be thinking about something like that would be crazy."
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