14 players could leave Liverpool this summer as Jude Bellingham transfer claim made

Your morning Liverpool digest on Thursday, April 20.

Liverpool could lose 14 players this summer as exit plans start to emerge

There are still eight Premier League games to play this season and the transfer window doesn't officially open for another 72 days - but there's little doubt matters are now ramping up ahead of what could prove a pivotal summer for Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp and the club's recruitment team.

Much has centred on potential incomings, with the concentration on the imminent midfield rebuild that has become obviously necessary during a what has been a difficult season. Some players may be ruled out of the running at present, but there are plenty of others in the frame.

And the Anfield exit is likely to be just as well used as the entrance, with the make-up of the squad certain to be significantly different next campaign given the raft of imminent departures.

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Jurgen Klopp told Jude Bellingham still wants to join Liverpool this summer

Liverpool have been informed that Jude Bellingham still wants to sign for them despite Jurgen Klopp and the recruitment team pulling the plug on proposals to target the England star.

Speculation over the generational Borussia Dortmund midfielder remains at fever pitch as Liverpool set out plans to revamp their engine room. However, interest from Anfield in Bellingham has been cooled due to the financial costs involved amid intense competition for his signature.

With a fee of £130m having been suggested for the teenager, the Liverpool ECHO understands the Reds have determined they would be better served spreading cash on several signings rather than spending the majority of the budget to one big-money player. As such, the search for midfield recruits goes on.

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