Liverpool have reportedly turned their attention away from Jude Bellingham ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to The Times, the Reds have will no longer pursue a move for the Borussia Dortmund and England star.
This is apparently due to the cost of the deal, which is expected to surpass £120million.
Jurgen Klopp reportedly feels numbers are more important than one big-money marquee signing.
Plenty of alternative names have been doing the rounds in wake of the latest Bellingham reports.
Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher is one of the names Liverpool have discussed, according to the Daily Mail.
The 23-year-old has struggled to nail down a starting spot in Chelsea’s starting XI.
Gallagher has made 36 appearances in all competitions this term, but only 13 have been starts.
Last season, he shone at Crystal Palace, which helped him earn a call-up to England’s World Cup squad.
Now, Gallagher may well look to up sticks in search of regular starts. Could Liverpool be his next destination?
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In terms of potential price tag, Everton reportedly bid £40million plus add-ons in January.
Gallagher’s contract runs until 2025, so Chelsea aren’t in any rush to cash in at present.
Aston Villa were previously linked with the player back when Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard was manager.
Speaking on the Que Golazo podcast last year, Fabrizio Romano said about the rumours: “Great player.
“Steven Gerrard loves him, Steven Gerrard really loves him and rates him highly.”
Our view
Obviously the idea of signing a player who has struggled to make the mark at Chelsea might not go down too well among some Liverpool fans.
However, it’s worth remembering that the list includes Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne, Nathan Ake, Fikayo Tomori and Marc Guehi.
Gallagher is definitely a good shout for Liverpool.
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