Didi Hamann has insisted Liverpool must 'be careful' in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.
The Premier League side still see the England midfielder as their main summer target, but he is one of the most-wanted players in world football, with Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid also interested.
But Hamann told Talksport that paying £140-150million for the 19-year-old is a 'big risk', and also claimed he does not have the ability of club legend Steven Gerrard.
He said: 'I'd be careful with Bellingham right now.