Liverpool transfer target Jude Bellingham will almost definitely leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of this season, reliable journalist Neil Jones has claimed.

The Lowdown: Bellingham constantly linked

The England international is one of Europe's most sought-after young talents, having already matured into a top-quality Bundesliga and Champions League player.

Liverpool have emerged as a clear front-runner to sign Bellingham in 2023, with the general feeling that this will be his final season in a Dortmund shirt.

A fresh update has further added fuel to that fire.

The Latest: Jones provides telling update

Speaking to The Redmen TV, Jones said that Bellingham will almost certainly move somewhere new in 2o23, also confirming Liverpool's continued interest:

"Liverpool want Jude Bellingham. The educated thing is that he leaves Dortmund next summer. Almost 100%. That was sort of made clear that he's not going anywhere this year.''

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The Verdict: Snap him up, Reds

In terms of no-brainer signings, Bellingham feels like one of the most obvious for Liverpool in many years, such is his style of play and incredible long-term potential. Jack Grealish has described him as having 'scary' ability and still with so many years ahead to develop further.

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Predominantly a right-sided central midfielder, the 19-year-old could fill the role that arguably looks like a weakness for the Reds currently, with Jordan Henderson ageing, Naby Keita injury-prone and Harvey Elliott still learning his trade.

Bellingham will clearly cost a huge amount but Liverpool were frugal in the transfer market this summer and simply must go big on midfielders in 2023, with the England man their marquee addition who could be a superstar for a decade.