Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham will likely “become the most expensive midfielder ever” according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The teenager has been heavily linked with Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United in recent weeks, and Romano expects the player to break transfer records if he is sold next summer:

Jude Bellingham has already scored 8 goals this season — including four in Champions League. 🟡⚫️⭐️ #BVB

…it’s just October, he’s supposed to be a midfielder and he’s still 19.

Jude will probably become the most expensive midfielder ever. pic.twitter.com/9P8TXGaVgc

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 22, 2022

It has been suggested that Dortmund could hold out for as much as €120m (£105m) for Bellingham, which would be a huge outlay for Liverpool, especially if they don’t qualify for the Champions League this season.

The Reds’ defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday means they are five points off the top four, and their poor form suggests that gap won’t be closed any time soon.

If Jurgen Klopp’s side do miss out on the Champions League, it would probably put an end to their chances of securing Bellingham’s signature, which would be a big setback as they look to revamp their options in midfield.