Jude Bellingham 'has got to go to Liverpool' after source's offer reveal - pundit

Frank McAvennie has claimed Jude Bellingham is "tailor-made" for Liverpool.

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former West Ham striker insisted that the Reds "really need" Bellingham as soon as possible.

The 19-year-old is Jurgen Klopp's number one midfield target ahead of the summer window.

The midfielder's contract at Borussia Dortmund runs until 2025 but there is a growing consensus that he will leave in the summer.

On 23 January, sources told Football Insider that Bellingham has no intention of putting pen to paper on a new deal offered by the German club. 

Dortmund are trying to tie down their star man to a new and improved deal to fend off the elite clubs trying to sign him.

The Reds face competition from fellow Premier League giants Man City as well as Real Madrid and are likely to have to spend £120million-plus to secure a deal for the England international.

Sources told Football Insider that the Merseysiders had been close to securing an agreement for Bellingham last summer but a deal could not be completed.

McAvennie insisted Liverpool need the talented youngster.

"He has got to go to Liverpool," he told Football Insider.

"I think it is tailor-made for him. He'l be thinking that as well, 'I've got to go there'. It is not often you see players and just think they are made for the club, but Bellingham is made for Liverpool.

"I think it is a hand glove fit sort of thing. They really need it now. They are not doing too well at the moment."

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