football prodigy pursuit?!?! “Unbelievable twist as Liverpool dive out of Bellingham running – Madrid and City alone in the hunt for English soccer sensation?!?!”

In a stunning development, Jude Bellingham will not be making the anticipated move to Liverpool despite weeks of speculation. Instead, sources suggest that Real Madrid and Manchester City are now the only two teams in contention to nab the talented English midfielder.

As Liverpool looks to rebuild their squad following a tumultuous season, they appear unwilling to risk their entire budget on one player. Reports indicate that the club has already set a cap of 100 million euros for any individual player and will look to avoid getting embroiled in bidding wars for top talent.

Jurgen Klopp and his team have always preferred to sign young players before their market value skyrockets, and this stance seems to have remained solid in the current situation. Instead of pursuing the costly Bellingham, Liverpool is said to be considering numerous midfielders, such as the versatile Yuri Tielemens, the up-and-coming Matheu Nunes, and the lightning-quick Alexis Mac Allister.

Reports suggest that Klopp has requested only two midfielders, even as Naby Keita and Alexander Oxlade-Chamberlain are both expected to depart at the end of the season. While Bellingham may be one of the most highly sought-after players in Europe, it seems unlikely that Liverpool will pursue him given their focus on strengthening their squad in a more balanced and sustainable manner.

Despite being only 18 years old, Bellingham has already established himself as one of the Bundesliga’s top players and has been capped 24 times by his nation. While Liverpool’s decision not to pursue him may come as a surprise, it is clear that Klopp is taking a long-term view of the club’s needs rather than succumbing to the hype surrounding any one player.