How much is Man Utd and Liverpool target Jude Bellingham worth?

Robin Bairner

• 8 Jan 2022 19:22 GMT
• 6 min read

Former Liverpool captain Jamie Carragher believes signing Jude Bellingham should be the club’s main priority in the transfer window.

The young England international has been going from strength to strength in the Bundesliga since he made the move to Borussia Dortmund in 2020.

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As such, Bellingham has found his name linked with a number of the biggest clubs in European football, with certain English giants apparently leading the way.

Indeed, when asked on Twitter which player or position Liverpool should prioritise in the January transfer window, Carragher said “Jude Bellingham and in the summer window is fine by me!”

Alongside Manchester United, Liverpool are considered to be the most likely destinations for Bellingham after Dortmund.

So how much should either club expect to spend on Bellingham?

What is Jude Bellingham's transfer value?

According to FootballTransfers’ algorithm, Bellingham is worth €77m – which may be some way below Dortmund’s asking price.

That figure not only takes Bellingham’s transfer fee to Dortmund into account, but also the remarkable form he has shown in Germany since he made the move from Birmingham last season.

Indeed, the midfielder has now cemented his place in Dortmund’s starting XI and should see his value continue to tick upwards if he can remain a consistent performer for the Bundesliga side.

If he can maintain such a level over a significant period, that figure will rise rapidly and will make him one of the most valuable English players in the game. Presently, Phil Foden is England’s most valuable player, with the Man City star worth €98m according to our algorithm.

Bellingham is likely to find himself in that bracket soon.

The main factors that will affect Bellingham’s price are his young age – and therefore remarkable potential – and his long contract length.

Dortmund are also in a stable financial position, which means that they can hold out longer to receive a bid they feel is suitable.

However, what this algorithm cannot take into account is how much a bidding war will drive up Bellingham’s price. With so many big and financially powerful clubs chasing his signature, the England teenager could soon find himself as one of the most expensive players in history.

How is FootballTransfers’ valuation calculated?

Jude Bellingham's FootballTransfers valuation has been calculated using an algorithm that is powered by a variety of factors that include both the player’s on-field performance and those circumstances surrounding him away from the park, too.

Primarily, the transfer fee is calculated by the player’s ability. He is given a rating that is generated by using a massive array of data points. Along with the player’s age, this also helps to calculate the player’s future potential, too.

Furthermore, external circumstances, such as age, contract length and financial strength of the selling club are taken into account.

Should Bellingham move to the likes of Man Utd, Chelsea, Man City or Liverpool on a long-term deal, his value will leap up again.