Jude Bellingham
Most expensive English under 21 players by age
Join our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage With 21-year-old Anthony Gordon closing in on a blockbuster £60 million move from Everton to Chelsea, there is no better time to take a look at the most expensive English signings by age. 17 – Jude Bellingham to Borussia Dortmund (21m) Jude Bellingham earned himself the accolade of becoming the world’s most expensive 17-year-old back in 2020, as he made the unprecedented move from Birmingham City to Borussia Dortmund. Bellingham made such an influence on the Championship club that when he left, the Blues retired the number 22 shirt which was the number that the midfielder wore to lead his side to avoid relegation in the 2019/20 season. The deal saw Bellingham sign for a reported fee of £25 million and ever since he has ...
Liverpool Transfer Targets: Who Will Liverpool Sign This Summer?
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side were just two games away from completing the first ever quadruple in British football last season, and will seek squad reinforcements this summer to avenge the heartbreak. The Reds were just a single point away from a record breaking 20th league title, after Manchester City’s heroics to come back from 2-0 down on the final day and snatch the trophy with three goals in five minutes. Vinicius Jr’s second-half strike in Paris sealed yet another Champions League triumph for Real Madrid, pouring on the misery for Liverpool in a devastating week of football for the club. However, Klopp’s men still managed to complete the double, adding an FA Cup and a Carabao Cup to their ever-growing trophy cabinet. The Reds defeated Chelsea on penalties in both games after 240 com...
Liverpool FC Transfer News: Jude Bellingham a top target for Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool are already planning ahead for the summer transfer window and manager Jurgen Klopp has already identified a key target to improve his midfield options. Liverpool determined to sign Jude Bellingham The Borussia Dortmund midfielder has been linked with several Premier League clubs in recent months and it appears that Liverpool have prioritised his signing at the end of this season. While several other clubs are keen on the Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, Jurgen Klopp is fixated on signing the former Birmingham midfielder instead. It is no secret that Liverpool will have to bring in midfield reinforcements at the end of this season and belling him could prove to be an exceptional long term signing for them. Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is in the twilight years of his career a...
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‘Outstanding’ – Liverpool star in awe of £25m ‘top player’ Klopp wants to sign
Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson has showered heaps of praise on Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham. Bellingham put up an impressive performance during England’s 4-0 win over Andorra on Sunday, and he was praised heavily by Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier. The 18-year-old is widely considered as one of the best young talents in world football, and he was simply outstanding last season for Dortmund. Henderson has hailed him as a “top player” who shows fantastic maturity on and off the pitch. The Reds midfielder was heavily impressed with the character shown by the youngster. “Jude is a fantastic player,” said Henderson to the Daily Mail. “Even at such a young age, he shows fantastic maturity on and off the field. You can see how hungry he is to be a top player and ...
‘Bright future’ – Kieran Trippier drools over ‘unbelievable’ £25m Liverpool target
England defender Kieran Trippier has showered heaps of praise on national teammate Jude Bellingham in his post-match press conference. The 18-year-old is arguably one of the best young talents in world football, and he was impressive last season for Borussia Dortmund. Bellingham started the match for England against Andorra on Sunday, and Trippier was full of praise for the youngster. The Atletico Madrid full-back has hailed him as an “unbelievable talent”, and said that Bellingham has got a bright future. Trippier said after the game: “For such a young age you see the maturity from him – the way he plays for his club and country. And he has shown tonight the energy he has got, and the quality. “He is an unbelievable talent. For such a young age, for sure he has got a bright future ah...
Euro 2020: Gareth Southgate invites Bukayo Saka, 24 others
Gareth Southgate hit back at the critics after selecting Trent Alexander-Arnold for England’s Euro 2020 squad as the Three Lions boss admitted Harry Maguire is a doubt for the opener against Croatia. Alexander-Arnold had to endure a nervous wait before learning he had made the cut after spending much of the season out of favour with Southgate. The 22-year-old was left out of Southgate’s England squad for their World Cup qualifiers in March. But Alexander-Arnold’s strong end to the season with Liverpool convinced Southgate to restore the right-back to his squad. Alexander-Arnold responded to his selection by tweeting: “Always believe in yourself. Silence the doubters.” Irritated by the inaccurate pre-announcement reports that he would drop Alexander-Arnold, Southgate insisted he never lost ...
Chelsea consider £100m-rated midfielder as ‘better alternative’ to West Ham United star
Chelsea have identified Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham as a ‘better alternative’ to West Ham United’s Declan Rice, Eurosport claims. The Blues spent more than £220 million on new signings last summer, but they have been far from competing with Manchester City for the Premier League title. There has been an upturn in their league results since Thomas Tuchel took charge as manager in January, but there is still plenty of room for improvement. The club were heavily linked with a move for Rice when Lampard was the head coach last summer, and he continues to remain on their radar. However, it is reported that the Blues may turn their focus from Rice to Bellingham on the back of his sublime debut campaign with Dortmund. The 17-year-old made the big step from Birmingham City to...
Jude Bellingham explains why he chose Borussia Dortmund over Manchester United
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham says that he had no second thoughts about joining the club despite interest from Manchester United. Bellingham had his breakout season with Birmingham City in the Championship last term, registering four goals and three assists from 41 appearances. In the back-end of the campaign, there was much speculation over his next club, but Dortmund eventually won the race to land his services. Speaking exclusively to FourFourTwo, Bellingham said that United have a fantastic squad, but he had already made his mind up to join Dortmund. He added that he was clear with his thoughts and emphasised that playing time was the prime reason behind his decision to join the Bundesliga outfit. He said: “United have a fantastic squad, but I was so focused and so happy...
Jude Bellingham says Manchester United wanted him this past summer
Jude Bellingham has explained to The Guardian why he did not move to Manchester United in the summer transfer window. The 17-year-old midfielder was reportedly on the radar of Premier League giants United in the summer of 2020. According to The Guardian, the Red Devils were keen on securing the services of the teenager from Birmingham City. However, according to the report, the youngster turned down United and moved to Borussia Dortmund instead. The Guardian reported in July 2020 that the transfer fee could rise to £22.5 million. Bellingham has now confirmed that United were interested in him, and the teenager has explained his decision to switch to Dortmund instead. The teenager told The Guardian: “Man United have a great squad. And my decision had nothing to do with Man United. I was so ...
Report: Manchester United suffer massive transfer blow as Euro giants close to signing £30m target
According to reports from BBC Sport, German giants Borussia Dortmund are hopeful of completing the signing of Jude Bellingham. The highly-rated youngster broke the record of Trevor Francis when made his first-team debut aged 16 years and 38 days for Birmingham City in August. He became the youngest ever player to have represented the club. The exciting young versatile midfielder has made 33 Championship appearances this season, and has scored four goals thus far. He has provided two assists as well. The youngster has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, but it seems he will be heading to Germany to join Dortmund. The German giants feel they can lure him with the example of how Jadon Sancho’s career has flourished after he moved to Germany from Manchester Cit...
