Report: Club now raise valuation for ‘incredible’ player, amid rumours Liverpool could sign him soon

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Borussia Dortmund now value Liverpool target Jude Bellingham at £131.7m, according to The Athletic.

Having been linked with a move for the midfielder for a number of seasons now, the 19-year-old has seen his market valuation increase year-on-year.

Back during the summer, Bild reported BVB had upped their asking price for the England international, increasing the value to £105.4m.

However, The Athletic have now reported the Bundesliga club believe Bellingham is worth around the £131.7m mark, with his contract set to expire in June 2025.

Dortmund up Bellingham’s price-tag

With the shenanigans involving Fenway Sports Group’s approach to signing a new midfielder, it is imperative the Merseyside club splash out on an offer for Bellingham.

Whilst it has been crucial for seasons now that Liverpool add reinforcements to the middle of the park, the Reds’ owners have insisted they are waiting on the 19-year-old’s availability.

Although he would be the perfect player to add to Jurgen Klopp’s squad, waiting for so long has evidently damaged Liverpool this season.

The Anfield outfit have been in desperate need of a quality addition to the midfield, as many of the side’s options are coming towards the end of being useful assets.

The club have seemingly pinned all their hopes on Bellingham, who was always known to be unavailable until the summer of 2023.

Despite the youngster’s asking price increasing every window, FSG have to be willing to pay the premium at the end of the season.

If they don’t match Dortmund’s asking price, the owners will lose the trust of the fanbase.

Described as an ‘incredible footballer’ by Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp, Bellingham has been a crucial target for Liverpool since the initial links emerged.

However, with FSG’s excuse as to failing to sign a new midfielder beforehand, any arrival that doesn’t involve the 19-year-old will be seen as a major cop-out by Reds’ supporters.

According to ESPN recently, Liverpool are closing in on the midfielder’s signature. All we can do now, though, is see what happens regarding a central player in January.