Liverpool will put their 'full focus' on completing the signing of Jude Bellingham in the summer transfer window, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg.
The Lowdown: Bellingham the No.1 target
It has been made clear in the past year or so that the midfielder is arguably the Reds' primary target (Sky Sports), having already become one of Europe's premier midfielders, being called a 'superstar' by none other than Roy Keane.
Bellingham is a key man for both Borussia Dortmund and England, despite only being 19, and he looks set to have a potentially legendary career ahead of him.
A summer saga over a move away from Dortmund looks nailed on as endless reports claim that Liverpool are in pole position, and Plettenberg has now shared his latest insight.
The Latest: 'Full focus' this summer
Taking to Twitter on Sunday, Sky Germany's Plettenberg said that no signings would come in this month at Anfield but Bellingham will be focused on once the summer arrives:
"News LFC: As reported and now confirmed via Klopp: 'Nothing will happen in this transfer window.' Gakpo in January. Now full focus on top target #Bellingham for summer!"
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The Verdict: Simply has to happen
At this point, Liverpool simply have to get a deal over the line for Bellingham, with the thought of missing out on him unbearable after so much speculation along with the decision to sit on their hands this month.
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He is someone who could have a transformative influence on Jurgen Klopp's team, having scored ten goals for Dortmund this season as well as averaging 3.2 tackles at the 2022 World Cup, ranking him as far and away England's best tackler in Qatar.
The £49,000-a-week-earning prodigy looks like the complete midfielder, both on and off the ball, and he could excel in that right-sided No.8 role that Jordan Henderson has struggled in this season, as age has caught up with the Reds skipper.
It is worth stressing that the England star won't solve Liverpool's midfield woes on his own, however, considering he is still learning his trade, and at least another couple of signings are needed there to freshen things up in that area.