Liverpool have been heavily linked with a sensational move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham in recent months.
The 18-year-old has been a revelation since moving from Birmingham City to Germany and has since attracted the attention of the Reds.
However, in an effort to retain the teenager’s services, the Bundesliga club are believed to be offering a new deal as well as a move for younger brother Jobe.
That’s according to a report from Football Insider, as cited on Twitter.
🚨 FI SOURCES! 🚨
– Borussia Dortmund have opened talks over a new contract for Jude Bellingham AND a deal to sign his younger brother Jobe from Birmingham City. 🚨
– Liverpool have expressed an interested in Bellingham senior. 🚨https://t.co/GgdM2TiTBU#lfc #bvb #bcfc pic.twitter.com/C1o95atnro
— Football Insider (@footyinsider247) December 22, 2021
The report claims Dortmund are attempting to ‘sweeten the deal’ for the 10-cap England ace by signing the 16-year old current Birmingham Under 23 starlet.
So far this season Jude, a self-confessed Steven Gerrard fan, has scored three times and provided nine assists in 24 appearances across all competitions.
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Valued at £67.5million and under contract until 2025 (Transfermarkt), Liverpool would hope for any new deal to involve an achievable release clause.
Already billed as a £90million rated player, the Reds are pushing the boundaries of what they’d be willing to spend on the talented teen.
Despite the fees involved, Bellingham is already a player performing at the top level and has over a decade of service left to offer.
