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Report: Liverpool to battle Manchester United for Jude Bellingham

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The Reds are building the team of tomorrow. Michael Edwards has brought in some top youth talents in the last year, Harvey Elliott is already impressing. According to 90Min, Liverpool are set to battle Manchester United for Jude Bellingham as they look to continue bolstering their youth prospects.

Liverpool are reportedly set to rival Manchester United for Jude Bellingham.
Liverpool are reportedly set to rival Manchester United for Jude Bellingham. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

At just 16-years-old Bellingham has already notched 25 league appearances for Birmingham this season, netting four goals and making one assist.

The teenager has attracted a lot of interest with his commanding performances in central midfield.

To be starting nearly every game in the middle of the park in one of the most physical leagues in the world is testament to the young lad’s ability.

According to 90Min, Liverpool are chasing Jude Bellingham along with Manchester United. Leicester City are also rumoured to be interested in the exciting teenager.

What RTK has to say

Bellingham is definitely the right mould for Jürgen Klopp.

The teenager has popped up all over the pitch for Birmingham. He mostly plays as a central midfielder but he has also filled in on the left wing and in defensive midfield.

The sought after youngster is also noted for his defensive contributions which is handy as playing in this Liverpool side asks a lot of a player out of possession.

The reality is that if Liverpool want Jude Bellingham they will get him, Michael Edwards has shown in recent seasons that he is willing to pay what it takes and employ patience to land his top targets. We waited a whole year for Naby Keita and broke the transfer fee record for a defender when we signed Virgil van Dijk.

Fingers crossed we do manage to land the youngster – he is certain to have a bright future in the game, bagging him now would save us having to face him in the years to come.