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It could be time for Liverpool fans to rejoice after Paul Merson suggested that even the lack of Champions League football next season for the Reds isn’t necessarily enough to stop a world-class talent from joining them. Jurgen Klopp’s side have disappointed for the vast majority of the 2022/23 campaign, and though entry to the premier European competition for next season isn’t beyond them, the task won’t be easy given their form. Despite that, and the likelihood of a Europa League berth in 2023/24, Merson believes that isn’t enough to put Jude Bellingham from swapping Borussia Dortmund for Liverpool.

Bellingham is in high demand



“One year out of the Champions League at 19 isn’t going to define his career if Liverpool miss out on fourth.



“It’s alright playing in the Champions League but what’s the point if you don’t win it anyway?



I still think he might swallow a year out of the Champions League if Liverpool don’t qualify.