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‘£50m Bellingham bidding war isn’t for Liverpool’ – McManaman doesn’t expect transfer tussle with Man Utd & Dortmund

Liverpool are unlikely to be lured into a bidding war with the likes of Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund if Birmingham set Jude Bellingham’s asking price at £50 million ($65m), says Steve McManaman.

The Reds are among those said to be closely monitoring the situation of a much-coveted 16-year-old.

It is considered to be only a matter of time before Bellingham’s potential is lured away from St Andrew’s in a big-money deal.

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Despite his tender years and lack of senior experience, the athletic midfielder is already being billed as one of the hottest prospects in English football.