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Hamann warns Liverpool: Bellingham not in Gerrard class

German legend Didi Hamann has insisted Liverpool must be careful when it comes to Jude Bellingham.

The Borussia Dortmund midfielder is a key target for manager Jurgen Klopp.

However, he is wanted by every top club in Europe, which means he may cost up to £140 million to 150 million.

Asked about Bellingham on talkSPORT, Hamann said: “I'd be careful with Bellingham right now. He's an exceptional talent, he showed that at the World Cup, but if Dortmund ask for £100-million odd, £140-150 million, it's a big risk as well.

“With Bellingham he's got to find a position. He models himself on Steven Gerrard but I don't think he's got the ability and pace going forward like Gerrard has.

“I think you need to wait and see where he finds his spot in the midfield two or midfield three in the future, and to pay £150 million for an 18 or 19-year-old, I think it's a big risk."

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