Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp has urged his former side to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham this summer. He highlighted their midfield issues and believes they need to sign the youngster to prevent falling behind in the league.
The Reds have endured a difficult start to the campaign following two disappointing draws against Fulham and Crystal Palace. Many believe that Jurgen Klopp's side are light in midfield, especially since Thiago Alcantara's injury.
Meanwhile, Jordan Henderson and James Milner are on the wrong side of 30 as well.
Bellingham, 19, is considered to be one of the best young players in European football. He has played 93 times for Dortmund since moving from Birmingham City in 2020.
Redknapp has urged the Reds to break the bank and sign the England international, who will cost around £100 million this summer. The pundit told TalkSPORT:
“It’s been a difficult start for them. Fulham were excellent in the first game and made things difficult. What it’s certainly shown everyone is that they are a little short in midfield."
He added:
“They said they are not going to go into the market, but I think they should and try and find a way to sign Jude Bellingham. That would be a brilliant signing for them. He’d be the one."
He stated that while Bellingham perhaps wants to stay at Dortmund this season, Liverpool need to bring him in to cover for their midfielders. Redknapp said:
“Whoever looks after him, I know he’s got a great family unit around him, and they want him to have another year at Dortmund. Which is understandable because he’s done so well there and is learning the game. It does feel like it will happen in time that he goes to Liverpool, but sometimes it is a case of needs must."
He added:
“Thiago has already picked up a hamstring injury, and you’ve got James Milner and Jordan Henderson who aren’t young men any more. Sometimes you have to get into the market as you don’t want to fall behind too quickly.”
Do Liverpool need to sign a new midfielder this summer?
While Jude Bellingham would undoubtedly be an excellent addition to Klopp's team, the teenager would cost Liverpool an extraordinary amount of money.
Bellingham still has three years left on his current deal and is one of Dortmund's most important players. The Bundesliga giants have gained a reputation for being a selling club, they rarely sell two of their stars in the same summer. They have already allowed Erling Haaland to join Manchester City earlier this summer.
However, the Merseyside club do appear thin on the ground when it comes to central-midfielders. Jordan Henderson, James Milner and the injured Thiago are all in their 30s.
Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones are promising prospects, but lack experience in big encounters. Meanwhile, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's fitness often let them down.
Liverpool will be hoping to jump-start their season on Sunday when they take on local rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford on August 22.
pakknsz
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Barella my first Choice
Vugha
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Liverpool should go for Barrela instead of Jude
nebdeoprtz
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maybe we should also try to buy F.De Jong since Barcelona are in the money crisis. I think he would be a cheaper option and a great midfielder as well and he is proven as good as bellingham
fibaekouyz
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Mane was allowed to go too easily. If he had been given more respect and a decent improvement on his contract he would have stayed.
mindemorz
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No mane no playmaker for Liverpool Now they see his value
Weed what you drinking fool What was he fool
Popilnopz
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We have no depth..... Again..... 2 CD out... Shitty midfield... And no backup strikers
Popilnopz
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No mane no playmaker for Liverpool Now they see his value
Mane was not a playmaker... What you smoking?
Popilnopz
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It's already over for us..... City will win by a cou try mile this season
mindemorz
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Liverpool ain’t shiit now without mane Every car has a gear he was
mindemorz
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Jamie bro don’t make me hate you to like Jose Enrique🤦♂️. We are getting Bellingham NEXT SUMMER hence why we haven’t given anyone the vacant number 10 shirt. Plus he is price tag is astronomically high which we now that. We’ve already spent 100 mill on one player we can’t buy two in one of window. Do you want us to end up like Barcelona🤨🤦♂️. It’s times like this I wonder because him mentioning Jude just shows that he has nothing to say and he has run out of notes to write to prepare for his punditry. We need a back up cm on loan for one year of its no option to buy. Similar to when we loaned Steven Caulker in 2016. Next season our blockbuster signing will be Jude. Chelsea might be Rice. It all makes sense. I’ll always resent Liverpool for why we didn’t loan in Wijnaldum for the season. It’s like we have this “You leave Liverpool, don’t expect to come back” attitude which yes makes sense if they flop at another club but c’mon, a guy who knows the club, Klopp’s tactics and fellow colleagues. It’s a real shame. We need a backup midfielder ASAP!
No u just talking no clue
mindemorz
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No mane no playmaker for Liverpool Now they see his value
Jutbcemp
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we should sign Jude and fast
Deoimnos
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stop to tok to the Guy who can Come next Season We need Back up Right now every one can see that we have problem in our mdfrd we need New signs Before Rogert there are no Liverpool fun need dr on Monday J K he can Continue to J Belenghm but plz Plz J K Boss find backup mdfrd and even He can sign 1 yz
Admi12miracle
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They have already fallen behind
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it's still too early bro.
DavidDaevchinyama
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The glazers are better than Liverpool owners
yesabdkmp
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Liverpool boss klopp have eyes but can't see
who is this one do know better than him as a coach
KRIZ7
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Liverpool without Sadio Mane
Sasdelortu
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for the past three seasons you always have bunch of player's on the injury list. yet you allow those who are fit and strong and aid your course leave.
my-blood-is-red
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Liverpool boss klopp have eyes but can't see
Are you the one that as been seeing for him all this time 🙄 mumu
Chris818
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Sell Keita and sign Jude
Sasdelortu
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Liverpool boss klopp have eyes but can't see
Musuarez
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I don't trust your england hype jud...
LIVERPOOLIAN_INTER
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Jamie bro don’t make me hate you to like Jose Enrique🤦♂️. We are getting Bellingham NEXT SUMMER hence why we haven’t given anyone the vacant number 10 shirt. Plus he is price tag is astronomically high which we now that. We’ve already spent 100 mill on one player we can’t buy two in one of window. Do you want us to end up like Barcelona🤨🤦♂️. It’s times like this I wonder because him mentioning Jude just shows that he has nothing to say and he has run out of notes to write to prepare for his punditry. We need a back up cm on loan for one year of its no option to buy. Similar to when we loaned Steven Caulker in 2016. Next season our blockbuster signing will be Jude. Chelsea might be Rice. It all makes sense. I’ll always resent Liverpool for why we didn’t loan in Wijnaldum for the season. It’s like we have this “You leave Liverpool, don’t expect to come back” attitude which yes makes sense if they flop at another club but c’mon, a guy who knows the club, Klopp’s tactics and fellow colleagues. It’s a real shame. We need a backup midfielder ASAP!
Lovebug2
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They have already fallen behind