Manchester City could end up handing Liverpool a huge blow in the transfer market, after Pep Guardiola’s side recently held talks with Jurgen Klopp’s number one target.
According to a report by the Daily Mail, the Sky Blues are growing increasingly confident of signing Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.
The relationship between the two clubs is said to be very strong after Erling Haaland sealed his move to the Premier League champions earlier this year.
Although the summer might be too soon with the prospect of the World Cup potentially hiking his price-tag up, Man City are hopeful of the 19-year-old signing for the club in the near future – rather than waiting for him to see his deal out in Germany.
City could hand Liverpool major transfer blow
With Fenway Sports Group at the helm, activity in the transfer market has been sparse in recent years for the Reds.
For months and months now, it has been evident Liverpool need an additional midfielder to be added to Klopp’s ranks.
Currently, the quality in depth just isn’t there, and there are a few players arguably past their best who play week-in and week-out. This includes the likes of James Milner and Jordan Henderson, who have seriously struggled at times this season.
Having been heavily linked with a move for Bellingham in recent transfer windows, the fact FSG decided to wait until next summer to sign a midfielder really annoyed a large group of Liverpool fans.
Although the Bundesliga club would not allow his departure any sooner, it was imperative for the Reds to secure an additional central player this summer.
The arrival of just Bellingham won’t solve Liverpool’s issues; the club needs a major overhaul of Klopp’s squad – including the midfield.
However, with news of Anfield’s number one transfer target now more likely to join Premier League rivals Man City, this is a devastating blow for the Reds’ long-term project.
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