Liverpool are set to delay their approach for Jude Bellingham until next summer with the Dortmund midfielder still a top target at Anfield.
The England international talent has his future up in the air with both Liverpool and Real Madrid chasing his signature with much interest after his stellar run of displays in the Bundesliga for Dortmund.
Jurgen Klopp has made the teenage talent a top name on his wishlist but the Liverpool boss could be convinced to delay launching a bid until 2023, according to a report from The Daily Mirror.
The Reds are closing in on their third signing of the window after striking an agreement to land Aberdeen full-back Calvin Ramsay in what could be the final piece of transfer business of the summer for Klopp and Co.
Liverpool’s hopes of bolstering their midfield ranks ahead of the start of the new season were delivered a major setback when the long-standing target Aurelien Tchouameni opted to move to the Spanish champions Real Madrid.
