Jude Bellingham: 5 Midfielders Liverpool Can Sign After Cooling Interest in Dortmund Star

• Liverpool have reportedly cooled their interest in English midfielder Jude Bellingham
• The Borussia Dortmund star is one of the most sought-after players in Europe
• the Reds are looking to fortify their midfield with aging Jordan Henderson and James Milner possibly departing

Liverpool will be heavily involved in the transfer market this summer to revamp their dilapidated squad, particularly in midfield and are considering many options.

English midfielder Jude Bellingham is one of the most sought-after players in Europe and is certain to leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season.

The Reds have reportedly cooled interest in the teenager after assessing the possibility of splashing over £100m on his signing, which could handicap the club in other areas, as reported by Goal.

Sports Brief looks at other midfield options Jurgen Klopp can explore after admitting they will miss out on their primary target.

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1. Mason Mount

Liverpool have reportedly explored the possibility of signing the Chelsea midfielder and have held positive talks with the player's camp, according to Football London.

The 2021 UEFA Champions League winner is yet to agree to a new contract, with his current deal set to expire in 2024, and the club are ready to sell him in the summer. He could cost around £50-70m.

2. Moises Caicedo

The Ecuadorian midfielder created scenes in the January transfer window after issuing a public statement demanding a move away from Brighton, which was eventually not granted.

He signed a new contract after the close of the window and will not be an easy option for suitors in the summer after the Seagulls rejected bids up to £70m from Arsenal, according to BBC Sports.

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3. Youri Tielemans

The Belgian midfielder will be available for free in the summer as he is yet to sign a new contract with Leicester City, who are battling.

However, Give Me Sport reported that Klopp is not convinced about the midfielder as he is considered not mobile enough to suit the team's style of play.

4. Alexis Mac Allister

The World Cup winner is set to leave Brighton at the end of the season and is already attracting interest from top European clubs due to his exploits for Argentina in Qatar.

According to Tribal Football, Chelsea and Liverpool have already held talks with the player's representatives ahead of a summer move which could cost upward of £70m.

5. Ryan Gravenberch

The Dutch midfielder is unsettled at Bayern Munich despite only joining at the beginning of the season. He has struggled for minutes under former boss Julian Nagelsmann and current boss Thomas Tuchel.

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According to talkSPORT, former Liverpool player Jose Enrique claimed the club had agreed on a deal for the player, and he can be considered a Reds player.

Why Chelsea should keep Mount

Sports Brief analysed Mount's importance to Chelsea and highlighted vital attributes that make the 24-year-old a must-keep for the club amid the contract standoff.

The academy graduate broke into the first team under Frank Lampard, who is back as caretaker manager until the end of the season, in 2019 and has remained an integral part of the team.