Liverpool transfer news: Expert can’t believe Jude Bellingham news – ‘phwoar, £100m’
Kevin Phillips has claimed Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp are right to baulk at Jude Bellingham’s £100million valuation.
The former Sunderland striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, claimed the 18-year-old needs a “few more years” at the top level before a nine-figure move can be sanctioned.
According to The Sun (8 March), manager Klopp believes £100m-rated Bellingham will soon be “the best midfielder in the world”.
Football Insider revealed last month (6 February) that Borussia Dortmund are advancing talks over a new contract for the youngster amid fears over the Merseysiders lining up a mega summer swoop.
A German source told this site that Dortmund want a deal in place ahead of the summer – and conceded “we are worried about Liverpool”.
When asked if Bellingham is worth £100million, Phillips told Football Insider‘s Dylan Childs: “No, I don’t think so.
“In my opinion, you’re only worth that amount of money if you’ve got a few more years under your belt and a bit more experience. There are very few top players worth that kind of money.
“At his age, phwoar, £100m? I’m not sure. If he was to go for that amount, the pressure on – for a young kid – would be very difficult. Even if we know he’s got a really wise head on his shoulders.
“I don’t think he’s worth that amount just yet, so I can really understand why Klopp is reluctant to fork out that kind of money for someone his age.”
11-cap England star Bellingham joined Dortmund from Birmingham for a reported initial fee of £22.75million in 2020.
The midfielder has made 37 appearances this term, scoring six and assisting 11.
In other news, Football Insider reveals that Liverpool have reached ‘agreement in principle’ to sign youngster this summer.