During the Jurgen Klopp team talk ahead of their game this weekend, Klopp broke the silence on Liverpool’s pursuit for Jude Bellingham
When asked about media rumours that Liverpool had backed out of the battle to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp had little to say on Friday.
This week, British media reported that Liverpool had abandoned their chase of England international Bellingham, who had been the club’s top transfer target ahead of a revamp next season following a dismal season. The Athletic stated that Dortmund were requesting a sum of £130 million for the midfielder, who has 10 goals and seven assists for the German club this season.
“There’s nothing to say about it, to be honest. If we don’t speak about players we sign or do not sign, why would I talk about these kinds of speculation?” Klopp told reporters.
“It is not about Jude Bellingham, but I never understand why we talk about things we theoretically cannot have. We cannot have six players in a summer, everyone for 100 million. That is clear.
“You have to realise what you can do and then work with it. How much money we have available and then we have to work with it… Whatever we need and want, we try everything to get it but there are moments where we have to accept and step aside.”
Liverpool, who are eighth in the league with 44 points after 29 games, head to Leeds United on Monday, the only team to beat them at Anfield this season. Following two consecutive draws with Chelsea and league leaders Arsenal, Klopp claimed his team is seeking to capitalise on their momentum as they prepare for a “big fight” against 16th-placed Leeds at Elland Road.
“We have to build on two games with good moments,” said Klopp, whose side are 12 points off the top four.
“We have nothing to lose, we have to try new things; everything is on the table. I’m looking forward to the game. Leeds will go with all they have. It will never be an easy game.”
Following his recuperation from a knee injury, winger Luis Diaz will most likely be eligible for the game.
“We are happy to have him back, he is a breath of fresh air,” Klopp said of the Colombian.”
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