Liverpool have abandoned their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, deeming the cost for the English international too high, reports Andy Hunter of The Guardian.

Bellingham, 19, has long been viewed as Liverpool's top target to rejuvenate an ailing midfield, but the Reds now believe the outlay required to secure his signature would restrict their ability to overhaul Jurgen Klopp's team.