Liverpool could have signed Jude Bellingham for £9,000 - but now face paying £130m
dailystar.co.ukLiverpool could have signed Jude Bellingham for just £9,000 but now face paying £130million for him.The Reds are one of a host of top European clubs linked with a move for the England midfielder, who has become a key player for Borussia Dortmund since moving to Germany two years ago.
With Bellingham entering the final two years of his contract at the end of the season, the Bundesliga giants have reportedly slapped a £130million price tag on their teenage starlet.However, Liverpool could have snapped him up for a fraction of the price after Bellingham had a trial with the club almost a decade ago.READ MORE: Liverpool poised to make millions from ex-player they bought for just £100kAccording to The Athletic, Bellingham had a two-day trial with Liverpool when he was playing for Birmingham City's Under-11s and visited Kirkby with his parents.It is understood that he made a lasting impression on the club's staff with his playing ability and maturity during the trial.
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