Jamie Carragher has insisted Jude Bellingham would be best off signing for a Premier League side this summer before going on to represent Real Madrid at the peak of his career.
The Borussia Dortmund midfielder is being chased by the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City, though Los Blancos are another side who continue to be linked with the 19-year-old as they search for long-term replacements for the ageing duo of Luka Modric and Toni Kroos.
Liverpool's midfield issues have been well-documented this season and many supporters view Bellingham as the ideal solution to the team's struggles in this department. Jordan Henderson's seemingly tight-knit relationship with the player could prove decisive in a potential deal, but the final say will ultimately come down to the Birmingham City academy graduate.