THIERRY HENRY has claimed everyone knows who Jude Bellingham wants to play for when he leaves Borussia Dortmund.
Bellingham, 19, has been linked with a host of Europe’s biggest clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester United and Chelsea.
But Arsenal legend Henry believes all of those sides are set to miss out on the England midfielder.
That’s because he understands Bellingham has his heart set on Liverpool.
While discussing Kylian Mbappe’s future on CBS’ Champions League coverage, Henry made a passing remark to Jamie Carragher.
He said: “Bellingham wants to play for Liverpool, right? Everyone knows that.”
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Liverpool legend Carragher, grinning from ear to ear, replied: “I hope so.”
Bellingham, who is set to cost around £100million, is widely regarded as one of the hottest young talents in European football.
Earlier this week, it was reported his father, Mark, who manages his son’s career, met with Real Madrid chiefs.
However, Jurgen Klopp’s men are still hopeful they can agree a deal for the former Birmingham man – who is under contract until 2025.
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And they could use his potential arrival as extra motivation to secure Champions League football next season.
Liverpool sit fifth in the Premier League table and will move into the top four if they win their game in hand.
Speaking about Bellingham back in December, Klopp said: “I don’t like to talk about money when you talk about a player like him. Everyone can see he is just exceptional.
“If you mention to someone who has no clue about football, or who knows about football and has not watched it for a while (and ask) ‘How old do you think Jude Bellingham is?’, I don’t think anyone would get even close to his age.
“They would say 28 or 29 because he plays so maturely. He played an exceptional World Cup. Absolutely exceptional.
“With all the things he has and things he can improve, to describe him I would say the things he can do are difficult to learn, and the things he can improve are easy to learn.
“So, yes, he is a really good player. What can I say? I have thought that already for two or three years since he had his breakthrough at Dortmund.
“Everybody knew already but I have no idea what that means for the money side of it.
“I really think if we all want to do him a favour then we do not talk too much about money. I mean that from an England point of view. Do not throw any hurdles in his development.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
