Jurgen Klopp has confessed that Liverpool would have to be ‘stupid’ not to be interested in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham.
The Reds are on the hunt for midfield reinforcements this summer and are looking to lure Bellingham back to England, although they will have to fend off interest from both Manchester City and Real Madrid to do so.
Speaking to Sport Bild, Klopp did not shy away from admitting Liverpool’s interest in Bellingham but did his best to avoid giving too many details away.
“Jude is a great player who we obviously know,” he said. “We would be stupid if we didn’t have him on the screen. But there is nothing more to say about it at the moment.”
Asked whether there was any truth to the reports that Liverpool had already met with Bellingham’s family to discuss a move, Klopp insisted: “These things don’t work at all because he’s under contract with Borussia Dortmund and that doesn’t work without consent. So it’s not true.”
Dortmund have ruled out offloading Bellingham in January and 90min understands the German side have made an offer to the midfielder to try and keep him beyond the summer, urging him to delay his expensive transfer like former teammate Erling Haaland, who is now shining with Man City.
That being said, all three of Liverpool, City and Real believe they have made a compelling case to Bellingham and it is now up to the 19-year-old, whose contract runs until 2025, to make the final decision on his future.
Recently, Klopp confessed that he had no idea how much Bellingham would cost, admitting the teenager is a truly special talent.
“I don’t like to talk about money when you talk about a player like him. Everyone can see he is just exceptional,” said the Liverpool manager.
“If you mention to someone who has no clue about football, or who knows about football and has not watched it for a while, ‘How old do you think Jude Bellingham is?’, I don’t think anyone would get even close to his age. “They would say 28 or 29 because he plays so mature. He played an exceptional World Cup. Absolutely exceptional.
“With all the things he has and things he can improve, to describe him I would say the things he can do are difficult to learn, and the things he can improve are easy to learn.
“So, yes, he is a really good player. What can I say? I have thought that already for two or three years since he had his breakthrough at Dortmund. Everybody knew already but I have no idea what that means for the money side of it.
“I really think if we all want to do him a favour then we do not talk too much about money. I mean that from an England point of view. Do not throw any hurdles in his development.”
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Encik KD - Jan 7, 2023 12:37 am
When will tansfer window open
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Charlton Dustin Barnes - Jan 7, 2023 1:09 am
Same content, 20 times a day
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Ernest Taderera - Jan 7, 2023 1:54 am
are going to get tired of reporting this Bellingham issue? every hour u post abt him… it sucks now
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Charlie Pathak - Jan 7, 2023 4:06 am
Firstly what happened to new owners??? Secondly I am fed up of reading of new signing?? Just NOTHING happened
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Richard Roberts - Jan 7, 2023 4:09 am
Won’t sign anyone for that much with FSG in charge.
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Dazzer Bomonte - Jan 7, 2023 4:19 am
Stupid pathetic posts Bellingham will never join Liverpool as they can’t afford him simple as that
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Mello Mogale - Jan 7, 2023 4:57 am
Only two clubs can offer Bellingham champions League medal : Real Madrid and Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Ricardo Ribeiro - Jan 7, 2023 5:14 am
So Liverpool after Bellingham and Enzo Fernández ok lol over 250 mil on 2 midfielders
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Kyle Graham - Jan 7, 2023 7:13 am
I see this everywhere lately on my news feed. How about you show us where and when this has happened? When did Jude say he would prefer to go to Liverpool? How do you know he is expected to hand in a transfer request? Stop making shit up.
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Ciaran McNeill - Jan 7, 2023 9:32 am
Front runners until it’s time to pay up.
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Alfred Mwansa - Jan 7, 2023 10:27 am
In klopp we trust
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Isaac Jabea - Jan 7, 2023 10:52 am
Nonsense news everyday
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Nischal Roopnarain - Jan 7, 2023 10:59 am
Until city pay him more
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Martyn Hughes - Jan 7, 2023 11:52 am
Klopp is leaving.
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Mokone Nakeng - Jan 7, 2023 11:55 am
I have faith in Jurgen Klopp.
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Abdul Fatai - Jan 7, 2023 12:00 pm
I Hope Jude Bellingham Will Come To The Liverpool Football Club At The End Of The Day.
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Hjalmar Kjøge - Jan 7, 2023 12:44 pm
Then make the deal done
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Jonathan Parry - Jan 7, 2023 1:02 pm
Sadly LFC won’t pay the price
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Robert Peter Lomax - Jan 7, 2023 1:14 pm
He will sign for lfc – they are the best club in the world and have – the best goal keeper – best Rb and Lb – they have the best 3 cb – and best midfield and attack
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Tony Phillips - Jan 7, 2023 1:25 pm
What ever you do don’t go to man u
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Leonard Adam - Jan 7, 2023 1:40 pm
He is Anfield material already YNWA
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Peter Stevenson - Jan 7, 2023 2:54 pm
Money talks! We don’t spend it!!
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Ranj Singh - Jan 7, 2023 3:00 pm
The deal makes sense even for fsg. The commercial aspect will pay they fee. Same with mbappe , never off limits with the commercial side of these young players, Liverpool can and should go for Bellingham and Rice and Fernandez
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Aguero Wilcock - Jan 7, 2023 5:15 pm
Why would he go to the second best manager in the Premier league!
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Robert Sloan - Jan 7, 2023 6:04 pm
The matter is we can’t afford him. Simple
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Dave Conroy - Jan 7, 2023 6:07 pm
I would say as a Liverpool fan I would love him to come to us I think his got a good head on his shoulders and will go where he thinks there is a project. his not about the money that will come so hopefully klopp can bring this boy home
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Pedro Angel - Jan 7, 2023 6:22 pm
Bellingham, amrabat, Enzo Fernandez, Hugging, Guard, They are the signings we all dreamed of
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Mawut Yrn - Jan 7, 2023 6:34 pm
Liverpool is not a big club, ” so why tf would he leave Dortmund for Liverpool?.?
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Mukash Subba Lingden - Jan 7, 2023 6:58 pm
how many times do we have to hear this same news guys. make this happen
” talk less, work more”
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Keith Toogood - Jan 7, 2023 7:05 pm
Please Jude Anywhere except Liverpool or vile. KRO
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Mark Keeling - Jan 7, 2023 8:19 pm
Nothing is done until he signs on the dotted line
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Steven Burke - Jan 7, 2023 8:24 pm
Hope this man comes
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Alan Clucas - Jan 7, 2023 8:27 pm
come and join liverpool jude bellingham
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Mark Ara Dean - Jan 7, 2023 8:54 pm
He’s going to citeh! Bernardos off (with one year left on his contract) & gunddos contract runs out. The reds arent gonna sanction £120M or out pay us or PSG
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Don Justice - Jan 7, 2023 9:37 pm
“Jude is a great player who we obviously know,” he said. “We would be stupid if we didn’t have him on the screen. But there is nothing more to say about it at the moment.”
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - Firmino - Jan 7, 2023 10:48 pm
why not buy. boubacar camara_aston villa 40m and dominic szoboszlai 50m.
if you don’t want to spend big money
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - David Cousins - Jan 8, 2023 2:42 am
I honestly think he’ll choose Madrid over Liverpool. As much as I’d like to see him in a red shirt , dont think it’ll happen.
Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s interest in Jude Bellingham - James Goodbrand - Jan 8, 2023 2:55 am
I am just sick of listening to this about jude Bellingham either buy him or don’t bother just don’t mess about get it done