Liverpool remain 'very optimistic' of landing Jude Bellingham next summer, according to Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg.
The Borussia Dortmund midfielder is said to be Jurgen Klopp's priority target, with the Reds boss pushing to sign the teenager and his superiors willing to invest. Liverpool expect their man to cost upwards of £100million, with value increasing almost weekly and likely to sky-rocket if the World Cup proves successful.
Bellingham has attracted interest from all of Europe's top sides after an outstanding start to the season in Germany, scoring nine goals across all competitions and captaining Dortmund in the Champions League. The 19-year-old is also on the radar of Manchester United, although the Red Devils may struggle to keep in-line with Financial Fair Play rules after last summer's £240million transfer splurge.
