Pundit Noel Whelan reckons Liverpool will want to sign Jude Bellingham next summer after not bringing in a new midfield player in the ongoing transfer window.
Bellingham is said to be one of the top names on Jurgen Klopp’s wishlist with the Liverpool head coach eyeing up a move for the Dortmund player who is set to stay put with the German giants for the coming season.
The England international starlet, however, will seek a fresh challenge come next summer with Liverpool, Real Madrid and Manchester City keeping close tabs on his situation in the Dortmund camp.
Klopp, meanwhile, has been urged by a section of the Liverpool supporters to dip into the market ahead of the next season’s kick-off to add to options in the heart of the midfield and sign a fresh face.
Speaking to Football Insider, Noel Whelan says that he sees Bellingham as a priority target at Anfield which could be the reason why Klopp decided against bringing in reinforcements for now.
“They’ve gone out and spent quite a lot of money this summer.
“Carvalho has come in, and they’ve spent a staggering amount on Nunez as well – which is their answer to the Erling Haaland deal.
“The question is – do they need any defensive midfielders? They’ve got Milner, Henderson, Fabinho, as well as other players who can make an impact.
“Do they need to force a transfer through for the sake of it?
“We know who their number one target is. It’s Jude Bellingham – and they’ll be moving for him next year.
“Man City might have made their move a bit earlier by getting Kalvin Phillips in – but Liverpool may be waiting until next season in order to get their man.
“I don’t expect it to weaken Liverpool this season if they do wait around. I’m not expecting it to be a one-horse race. It’s still going to be an intriguing and exciting season in the Premier League.”
