Former footballer and now journalist Jan Aage Fjortoft has made a claim on Jude Bellingham’s future, again hinting that Jurgen Klopp’s influence at Liverpool could be key.
The Lowdown: Bellingham superb for England
The 19-year-old made a dream start in his first-ever World Cup appearance on Monday, producing a magnificent performance in England’s 6-2 win over Iran.
Bellingham headed home brilliantly to give the Three Lions the lead and he was a silky presence in midfield throughout, completing 96% of his passes.
It was the latest show of excellent from the prodigiously talented teenager, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool so often in recent times.
The Latest: Fjortoft’s claim
Taking to Twitter, Fjortoft gave an update on Bellingham’s next move after Borussia Dortmund, mentioning Klopp as a potential factor when it comes to Dortmund selling.
“Re: Jude Bellingham My take: Dortmund- boss Watzke doesn’t want to sell him to ‘those kind of clubs’. Meaning ‘state-clubs’. His mate Klopp is at Liverpool. But Team Bellingham will make their own analysis.”
The Verdict: Game-changing signing
Bellingham really does look like a generational talent who could become one of the world’s best players, already performing with so much class and influence.
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If Liverpool managed to snap him up, he could genuinely transform their midfield and be a mainstay of it for a decade, being capable of thriving as No.6, No.8 or even a No.10.
The Reds surely have to qualify for the Champions League to have any chance of getting Bellingham, though, but he seems like a player who won’t just go somewhere for the money, and Dortmund’s relationship with Klopp could be an advantage.
