GRAEME SOUNESS has predicted the most-likely destination for Jude Bellingham this summer after Liverpool pulled out of the race to sign him.
The Reds are keen to add to their midfield options this summer and Borussia Dortmund's 19-year-old star was believed to be their top option.
The Anfield side were interested in signing the England international but as boss Jurgen Klopp revealed this week, a move has proved to be too expensive.
Bellingham is still being heavily linked with a big-money move despite Liverpool’s U-turn.
A host of Europe's top clubs are thought to be interested in signing him including Man Utd, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain with Dortmund placing a £130m-plus valuation on his head.
Now Sky Sports pundit and Liverpool legend Souness has revealed where he thinks the teen will go.
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Writing in his Daily Mail column, the Scot said: “I have never felt that Liverpool would get Jude Bellingham to the club this summer.
“The idea of them pushing the boat out that far for one player didn’t seem logical, given that they need more than one midfield player, in my opinion.
“And then you have to factor in that the club is up for sale, with the American owners either looking for an investor or a buy-out.”
Souness added: “It will cost north of £100million to buy Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund, which is a lot of money for the potential in a 19-year-old.
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“Liverpool aren’t the only club in the market. Real Madrid have a 37-year-old Luka Modric and a 33-year-old Toni Kroos in their midfield.
“From the outside looking in, that’s who Liverpool will be competing with for Bellingham’s signature.”
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