Liverpool told to set aside £100m if they're serious about one summer target

"I think the frenzy for his [Jude Bellingham] signature has already started," Former Liverpool and England striker Emile Heskey told Mirror.

"He can pretty much pick whatever league he wants to go to and whichever team he fancies in that league, he’s that good.

"I think Liverpool are still in that hunt, they’re one of the biggest draws in the Premier League and indeed the world. But it just depends on how much of a priority midfield is for them, are the club willing to spend over £100million on one player? Because that’s the sort of figure we’re talking.

"One way to look at it is that by investing that sort of money into a player could generate more money in the long run, because you’re securing one of the brightest young talents in world football," Heskey added.

On how Bellingham could fare with England at the World Cup, Hesky said:

"I would have him in my [England] starting line-up for his ability, his energy and commitment.

"He can play in several different roles too – he can be a number four, a number eight or even a number 10. He can play each of those midfield roles as well as anybody in the squad.

"To have that ability at his age is phenomenal. He’s reliable as well, he can dominate whatever area of midfield you place him in.

"He’s got a serious engine on him too – I’m incredibly impressed by him and would have him in the XI without any shadow of doubt."

Liverpool have been strongly linked with Bellingham for next summer but Chelsea and Real Madrid are also tipped to sign the teenager.

Source: Mirror