Conor Coady has sent his own glowing praise the way of Liverpool transfer target Jude Bellingham.
The Everton defender has spoken out on Bellingham's ability and has even suggested the Borussia Dortmund man could reach the very pinnacle of the football world by winning the Ballon d'Or. The 19-year-old is likely to be included in Gareth Southgate's upcoming World Cup squad with Coady also expected to be called upon.
Liverpool have been heavily linked with a move for the former Birmingham City man, with reports suggesting the Reds have put an offer on the table to land the Three Lions international during the summer months.
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Agreeing with fellow Toffees defend James Tarkowski that Erling Haaland will claim the 2023 Ballon d'Or prize, Coady was quick to suggest that the Liverpool target could claim the coveted prize further down the line.
Speaking on BBC's Football Focus, the 29-year-old said: “Do you know who I think in years to come might have a chance of winning it (the Ballon d’Or) is Bellingham,” he began. “What a player!”
Bellingham has since seen a euphoric rise since his 2020 move to Germany, with the midfielder potentially hoping to warrant a big summer move much like Jadon Sancho's blueprint to success following his spell in the Bundesliga. It is said however that Dortmund are holding out to close to £130m for the teenager.
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