Liverpool ready to smash transfer record and sign "world-class" superstar for £156m - report

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Liverpool are reportedly preparing a monumental transfer bid to sign Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid, in what would be a record-breaking move for the club and British football. The proposed offer is believed to be around £156 million, reflecting how highly the England international is valued and underlining Liverpool’s determination to add a genuine world‑class superstar to their squad.

The report, originating from Spain, claims that Liverpool’s owners are ready to “smash” the club’s existing transfer record to secure a player they have admired for several years. Liverpool were heavily linked with Bellingham during his Borussia Dortmund days, but ultimately missed out when he chose to join Real Madrid. Since moving to Spain, Bellingham has flourished, quickly becoming one of the standout midfielders in world football and a central figure in Madrid’s long‑term project.

From Liverpool’s perspective, Bellingham is seen as the ideal cornerstone for a new era at Anfield. The club hierarchy reportedly believe that adding a dominant, goalscoring midfielder of his calibre would keep them competing for the biggest trophies domestically and in Europe for years to come. Bringing him in alongside other high‑profile signings would send a powerful signal that Liverpool are prepared to operate at the very top end of the market.

However, the move faces major obstacles. Real Madrid are described as having no intention of selling their midfield talisman, viewing him as effectively “untouchable” regardless of the fee on offer. Bellingham is central to their sporting project, and club president Florentino Pérez is said to value his importance on the pitch above any financial windfall. As a result, Liverpool’s planned bid, while eye‑catching and ambitious, may ultimately serve more as a statement of intent than a transfer likely to be completed in the immediate future.