The Chase for Jude Bellingham’s Signature by Liverpool, Manchester City, and Real Madrid
The battle for Jude Bellingham’s signature has been heating up amongst Liverpool, Manchester City, and Real Madrid. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder’s impressive performances have caught the attention of some of the biggest clubs in Europe, including those mentioned above. However, last week it was reported that Liverpool would struggle to sign Bellingham due to the club’s financial situation and the possibility of a bidding war.
“Nothing is Over” yet as Bellingham Has Not Made a Final Decision
Despite these concerns, Fabrizio Romano believes that “nothing is over” yet as Bellingham has not made his final decision. This puts all the involved clubs on alert and keeps the race for the talented midfielder’s signature alive. If Dortmund is to sell Bellingham, then it will only be for a club-record amount of around £127m.
Real Madrid Unlikely to Submit an Offer Worth £127m
While Madrid has shown interest in Bellingham, they are unlikely to submit an offer worth this amount. The highest they will reportedly go is £105m. Romano has claimed that convincing Bellingham is crucial for Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Manchester City.
Bellingham More Likely to Choose Manchester City over Liverpool
Bellingham is known for his calm logic and maturity beyond his years. Therefore, despite Liverpool’s reputation as a great club with strong traditions and history, it looks like Manchester City has the edge when it comes to attracting his interest.
Bellingham wants to win titles more than anything else at this point in his career. And, while he admires Steven Gerrard’s legacy at Anfield, he recognizes that Manchester City offers him a better chance of winning league titles than Liverpool.
Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham Considering “the Project” at Potential New Club Ahead of Anything Else
Bellingham looks for a project rather than emotional links, and Jurgen Klopp has made him his priority transfer target for next season. Cost for potential suitors is expected to be over £100m, making it a considerable risk for any club bidding on him.
Top players always pick the project and then consider the friendships at the club. Bellingham has a good relationship with Liverpool player Trent Alexander-Arnold, but the allure of Manchester City’s “project” could prove too attractive to resist.
Manchester City Likely to Win Premier League Next Season
Manchester City is likely to win the Premier League next season and will be in the Champions League, which makes them an even more attractive option for the young midfielder. Moreover, Bellingham’s circle includes Erling Haaland, who himself would choose Manchester City over Liverpool based purely on the “project.”
Haaland’s list of the best teams includes Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and other English teams besides Liverpool and Chelsea. This indicates that even a player like Haaland recognizes Liverpool’s current status and potential is less attractive for Bellingham than Manchester City’s.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, it would be disappointing if Bellingham chose to go anywhere other than Anfield this summer as it would undoubtedly hurt Liverpool’s chances of success in the future. However, if there is anything we know about Bellingham, it is that he always picks what is best for his career rather than basing his decision on emotional links.
Given his preference for projects over emotions and his desire to win titles above anything else, it seems that Manchester City provides him with everything he needs to reach his full potential. While Liverpool remains an excellent choice for any young player, it looks as though Manchester City is the favorite to win this transfer race.
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