Liverpool have received a huge boost in their quest to sign Jude Bellingham after Borussia Dortmund’s managing director Carsten Cramer admitted the Reds would be his ‘preferred’ destination should the England international leave the club. The teenager is one of the hottest properties in world football with Jurgen Klopp competing against the likes of Chelsea and Real Madrid for his signature.
Bellingham is already seen by many as one of the best midfielders in world football and at just 19 years old he could go on to dominate the position for the next decade and beyond. He has taken his performances to new levels during the World Cup, earning a spot as a key component in Gareth Southgate’s England side.
His displays in Qatar have only intensified speculation about his future, with Liverpool joining a host of the biggest clubs in Europe in the race for his signature. However, the Reds have been given a huge boost after Dortmund's managing director Cramer stated they would be his ‘preferred club’ for the player given the connection with Klopp.
“We both care about Dortmund, we have a high sympathy for Liverpool to be sure,” he told Vietnam News. “We are still in a good relationship with Jurgen and many others at Liverpool so for me, it is my preferred club in the EPL as well but don’t expect that we will make gifts to Liverpool.
Jude Bellingham is one of Liverpool's top transfer targets. (Image: GETTY)
“He has a contract I’m a salesperson regarding commercial business but not the player's business. We are all happy to have him on board and the longer Jude is willing to play for us the better it will be.”
Klopp spent seven years in the Dortmund hot seat, winning the Bundesliga twice and reaching the Champions League final. However, he left in 2015 after a disappointing campaign, suggesting the club needed someone else to take them to new heights. He replaced Brendan Rodgers at Anfield later that year and has gone on to establish Liverpool as one of the Premier League’s most impressive sides.
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
Jude Bellingham has been one of England's best players at the World Cup. (Image: GETTY)
However, performances have dropped off this season and the Reds languish outside the top four as the Premier League takes a six-week hiatus for the World Cup. They have looked particularly poor in midfield, with attention already starting to turn to how they can freshen up in the area.
Bellingham is seen as the perfect replacement for Jordan Henderson but will cost at least £100million as Dortmund hold out for a big fee. It remains to be seen who will win the race for his signature but it looks set to be one of the most exciting stories of the upcoming transfer windows.
Think you can predict the World Cup Golden Boot Winner? If so you could WIN £150 in Nike vouchers! CLICK HERE