Liverpool have been sent a direct transfer warning over Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham by one of the club’s main figures.
The Reds have been linked with the Dortmund midfielder over the past few months, with the teenager impressing in Germany.
Bellingham joined Dortmund from Birmingham City in 2020 for £25m, and has gone on to become a key player for the Bundesliga club.
The 18-year-old’s form since moving to Dortmund has seen him linked with some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Liverpool and Manchester United.
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The ECHO understands that while Liverpool have long been admirers of Bellingham, any talk of a move is premature.
Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl has addressed Bellingham’s future and apparent interest in the midfielder, and even names Liverpool.
Kehl insists that Bellingham is settled at Dortmund, adding that the club have everything to offer the young talent.
"He is a Borussia Dortmund player and remains a Borussia Dortmund player,” Kehl told Sport1 .
"There's a lot of interest around Jude Bellingham, not only Liverpool.
"But there is no bottom line and no exit clause. He is loved, he enjoys that.
"There are no signs he could leave Dortmund soon."
Kehl continued: "It's good that we talk about our players. It shows that we are doing something right.
"We can offer a lot at Borussia Dortmund. We want to win titles, but we have to keep the guys for that."
