Jurgen Klopp Speaks On Liverpool’s Failed Bellingham Pursuit

The Reds’ pursuit of Jude Bellingham has been discussed by Jurgen Klopp, who acknowledged that some things are “not possible” for the Reds this summer.

Liverpool fans were dismayed to learn this week that the club had conceded defeat in its pursuit of England midfielder Bellingham and that the Reds would instead focus on other targets this summer. Liverpool’s decision has been attributed in part to the size of the Anfield rebuild that would be necessary this summer, Borussia Dortmund’s rumored £120 million ($150 million) asking price, and competition from teams like Real Madrid and Manchester City.

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Asked to respond to this week’s Bellingham stories at a press conference on Friday, Klopp told reporters: “There’s nothing to say about it to be honest. If we don’t speak about players we are signing or not signing, why would I talk about it now?”

Later, he added: “It’s not about Jude Bellingham. I never understood why we constantly speak about things we theoretically cannot have. You have to realise what you can do. It’s about what you can do, and you work with that.

“You have to work with what you have. We are not children. You wouldn’t say as a five-year-old at Christmas that you want a Ferrari, you don’t say ‘that’s a good idea’ [because] it’s too expensive and you can’t drive it. Whatever we need and want we try absolutely everything to get it but there are moments when you have to accept it’s not possible and step aside and do different stuff.”

Klopp and Liverpool are well aware that significant transfers are required during the summer window, with the likes of Roberto Firmino, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and James Milner all out of contract and doubts growing over the form of players such as Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk.

Mason Mount (Chelsea), Nicolo Barella (Inter Milan), and the Brighton combo of Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo are among the long list of targets that have been compiled.

Liverpool are back in Premier League action on Monday evening when they travel to Elland Road to take on Leeds United.