Liverpool transfer heartbreak soon to be confirmed after Sky Sports journo’s update
Liverpool fans are prepared for an eventful summer filled with transfers, including both new signings and departures. However, it appears that a piece of news that many supporters have been fearing is about to be officially approved.
As reported by Florian Plettenberg: ‘News #Bellingham: Dortmund wants to finalize the deal with Real Madrid very soon as always reported via @SPORT1. Understand: A total package of €150m is unlikely.
‘Internally Real compares him with Tchouameni (€80m). There are expectations about a possible package of €120-130m with bonus payments included. #BVB has received no official offer yet’.
The information provided by the Sky Sports Germany journalist is particularly intriguing due to the significant price tag attached to the entire deal, encompassing bonuses, amounting to around €120-130m, which roughly converts to £110m.
This price tag appears to have been sufficient to secure the acquisition of Jude Bellingham. However, it is also a figure that Liverpool has deemed excessive, preventing them from either contending with other clubs or completely rejuvenating the squad using the remaining funds in their transfer budget.
Only time will reveal whether Liverpool made the correct decision in pricing themselves out of a potential deal, especially if Jurgen Klopp intends to sign four midfielders at an estimated cost of £60 million each.
The upcoming summer transfer window suggests that Liverpool will likely spend at least £110 million. However, the challenge lies in finding the right balance between quality and quantity, considering the team’s need for multiple players in the same window.
Unfortunately, it appears that a player who seemed within reach and had the potential to become a long-term fixture at the club is now completely beyond Liverpool’s reach.
You can view the Bellingham update via @Plettigoal on Twitter:
News #Bellingham: Dortmund wants to finalize the deal with Real Madrid very soon as always reported via @SPORT1. Understand: A total package of €150m is unlikely.
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) June 2, 2023
➡️ Internally Real compares him with Tchouameni (€80m)
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Liverpool transfer heartbreak soon to be confirmed after Sky Sports journo’s update
