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Mark Wakefield

Liverpool fans all agree after Jude Bellingham and Steven Gerrard interview

Liverpool fans have been reacting after watching an interview with Steven Gerrard and Jude Bellingham.

The Reds continue to be linked with a move for the Borussia Dortmund midfielder ahead of the summer transfer window. Jurgen Klopp and the Anfield hierarchy are well known to be admirers of Bellingham, but it remains to be seen whether the club will make a move this summer.

Bellingham was in action for England on Sunday evening in their Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine at Wembley Stadium. Gerrard, who was at Anfield on Saturday to take part in the Legends fixture against Celtic, was also in attendance working as a pundit for Channel 4.

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After the match, Bellingham took part in an interview with Channel 4 and spoke alongside Gerrard. During the chat, Bellingham explained how he saw the Liverpool icon as his idol, before the ex-Reds skipper praised the Dortmund midfielder.

Bellingham said: "The things that Stevie could do in terms of the teams he played in, the way he could carry a team, the way he could kind of single-handedly win a game, he could do everything as a midfielder. I’ve definitely said it multiple times I’ve looked up to you so it’s a pleasure to be stood here."

Gerrard responded: "Listen, let me tell you right now, you’re a lot further ahead than I was at your age, so you’re going in the right direction," before going on to explain his own reasoning.”

After watching the interview, plenty of Liverpool fans took to social media to give their thoughts and emotions. Here is a round-up of what they had to say.

Captain Fantastic: “I had never loved a player like Bellingham, @BellinghamJude come to Liverpool.”

Pete: “Bellingham flirting with Liverpool again, with agent Gerrard in attendance.”

Love4LFC: “Watching that exchange between Stevie G and Jude Bellingham...he just has to come to Liverpool! Definitely going to cry if he doesn't.”

Anthony: “Gerrard doing a nice little job again to sway Bellingham in LFC direction.”

Michael: “Bellingham’s idol doing all he can do to try and twist his arm.”

Kaylene: “Gerrard is getting us Jude Bellingham.”

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