Jude Bellingham is a player in the Steven Gerrard mould, says Jermaine Pennant, with his “frightening” potential being noted by the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea.
At just 16 years of age, the Birmingham midfielder has emerged as one of the hottest prospects in English football.
His future is now expected to lie well outside of St Andrew’s, with Premier League heavyweights lining up to discuss a big-money deal.
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Former Birmingham star Pennant is not surprised by the surge in interest, with Bellingham considered to be capable of following in the footsteps of a Liverpool legend.