Liverpool Fans warned not to get ahead of themselves in Jude Bellingham Pursuit

Former Liverpool player Phil Thompson has warned the Reds’ fans against getting too excited about the prospect of signing Jude Bellingham and cautioned that the transfer may not materialise.

Thompson expressed concern that Liverpool fans may be setting themselves up for a big letdown if the transfer falls through. He noted that many fans seem to believe that Bellingham is all but signed, based on his friendships with Liverpool players like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Henderson.

Jude has been a Liverpool transfer target ever since his move to Borussia Dortmund from Birmingham City back in 2020. The 19-year-old is one of the world’s best at the moment, and if he keeps up the same levels of consistency, there is no catching him, for sure.

Here is what Thompson told US radio station Sirius XM via ECHO on the potential move for Bellingham from Germany to Merseyside:

“All Liverpool fans, everybody thinks Jude Bellingham is going to sign. I’ve tried to tell a number of people. I do Q&A’s at Anfield and you ask 50 people in the room, who thinks Jude Bellingham is coming to Liverpool? 48 will put their hands up – you’ve got to get it out of your mind.”

“If he doesn’t [join], it could be the biggest let down for all Liverpool fans. Because he was mates with Trent, because he was mates with Jordan Henderson, people think it’s going to happen.”

The Transfer isn’t complete yet.

Thompson’s warning is a timely reminder that nothing stands guaranteed in the world of football and that fans should remain cautious about building up expectations before any transfer materialises.

While Bellingham may be a highly talented young player, there are many factors that can influence whether or not he ends up at Liverpool. Interest from other clubs might come into the picture, and Jude could be tempted to move to a team like Real Madrid if they come calling.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding Bellingham’s potential transfer, Liverpool fans can take comfort in the fact that the club would remain focused on strengthening their squad ahead of next season with a manager like Jurgen Klopp at the helm.

Liverpool will undoubtedly be looking to add some top-quality players to their squad in the summer amid calls for a complete squad overhaul, as they seek to build on their recent successes and continue their upward trajectory and try to avoid slip-ups like we have seen this season.

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Whether or not Bellingham is among the players who join Liverpool remains to be seen. However, Thompson’s warning obviously serves as a reminder that fans should be patient and avoid building up expectations prematurely. Ultimately, only time will tell whether Bellingham ends up donning the famous red shirt of Liverpool, or if he ends up elsewhere in Europe.