Liverpool could secure their dream replacement for Gini Wijnaldum this summer in the shape of Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham.
What's the story?
The Reds have been linked with several star names as Jurgen Klopp looks to fill the sizeable hole left in his side's engine room following the Dutch international's departure.
One man who could fill the void is BVB's Bellingham. According to The Mirror, Dortmund have offered their teenage prodigy a new contract to prevent further interest from the Anfield outfit, meaning they'll have to move quickly in order to secure their transfer target.
Klopp will love him
Succeeding Wijnaldum - a man who made 237 appearances in five seasons on Merseyside, winning the Premier League title and Champions League crown along the way - will be no easy task.
Atletico Madrid's experienced campaigner Saul Niguez has been identified as a possible candidate, but the 26-year-old doesn't carry as much excitement, potential, or intrigue as England's Bellingham.
After moving to the Bundesliga giants from boyhood club Birmingham City for £25 million last summer, the youngster has gone from strength to strength during his time at the Signal Iduna Park.
Despite his tender years, Bellingham made 46 appearances for Dortmund last season in all competitions, scoring four goals and providing a further four assists, earning a place in Gareth Southgate's England squad for Euro 2020.
His call-up to the Three Lions senior set-up came as no surprise to most, and the national team boss was full of praise for the youthful midfielder after his selection.
"Jude is phenomenal. Just in training in the last couple of days, to have a 17-year-old, who wants to compete with senior players, not only has the technique but the competitiveness and maturity… he’s a hugely exciting player," said Southgate.
Klopp places a unique set of demands upon his midfielders due to his innovative gegenpressing system.
They must combine tactical and positional intelligence with natural athleticism and stamina. Bellingham has all of those attributes in abundance.
He's an ideal signing for the enigmatic German manager, and he would surely love to have the former Birmingham man amongst his ranks next term.
The Mirror report that Liverpool have an interest in the teenager, as do Manchester City. The Reds must ensure they beat their fierce rival to the punch and look to secure a move for the England star as soon as possible as he is already looking like a player who has an amazing future ahead of him, he seems like the perfect fit for a Jurgen Klopp team.
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