Liverpool reportedly wants to sign a player who is “same ilk to Jude Bellingham” for at least £50 million.
liverpool, as per the telegraph, are reportedly among a few premier league clubs interested in aston villa’s jacob ramsey. the reds are gearing up for a new phase under arne slot, sparking curiosity about the team’s future composition. before that, liverpool must address the contract situations of key players like virgil van dijk, mohamed salah, and trent alexander-arnold, all entering the final year of their deals. nevertheless, it’s anticipated that the club will support slot in the transfer market to shape the squad to his liking. liverpool aims to surpass their third-place finish in the premier league next season, with heightened expectations upon their return to champions league football after a stint in the europa league during the 2023/24 campaign. ramsey, likened to jude bellingham in the past, holds liverpool’s interest over the long term.
Liverpool has been intermittently associated with Villa’s attacking midfielder Jacob Ramsey for some time now, and recent rumors indicate that their interest persists. The Telegraph reports that Villa may consider selling Ramsey this summer if they fail to offload other players, possibly including defender Diego Carlos. While selling Ramsey could provide a significant financial boost for Villa, the 22-year-old, who has been compared to Jude Bellingham by journalist Ryan Taylor, reportedly has no intention of leaving his childhood club. Liverpool, along with Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur, are mentioned as potential suitors, but the high asking price may pose a challenge for all three clubs. Additionally, Ramsey has faced injury setbacks, with a foot injury sidelining him for the last few months of the 2023/24 season.
Former Liverpool captain and club icon Steven Gerrard has had firsthand experience working closely with Ramsey, having managed Aston Villa for nearly a year from November 2021 to October 2022, during which time he mentored the academy graduate. Although Ramsey had already debuted for Villa under Dean Smith, Gerrard consistently praised his abilities and expressed confidence in his potential to represent England in the future. Gerrard emphasized Ramsey’s talent and development, stating in a 2022 media interaction that he believed it was only a matter of time before Ramsey made headlines with his football. Despite facing injuries, Ramsey made 16 appearances in the Premier League during the 2023/24 season, scoring one goal and providing one assist. His goal occurred in a September match against Brighton, after which he was sidelined for five games due to injury. Journalist Dean Jones has speculated that Villa would entertain offers exceeding £50 million for the promising English player.