Liverpool have, on the face of it, pulled out of the race to sign Jude Bellingham, but a look at their past transfer dealings suggests the pursuit may not be over.
Bellingham had long been thought to be the Reds' top target for the summer transfer window. But with no release clause in his contract at Borussia Dortmund, it is set to take a fee in excess of £100million to sign him.
The midfielder has starred in Germany, becoming one of Dortmund's vice-captains and claiming a starting spot in the England team. But his impressive performances have seen his value sky-rocket to a value Liverpool cannot stomach.
