Edin Terzic hasn’t mentioned the long run with Judd Bellingham and is specializing in bettering the midfielder – together with the most recent Borussia Dortmund ‘subsequent large factor’ in Jimmy Benoy-Gitens.

Bellingham is ready to be probably the most sought-after participant in Europe when the switch window opens on the finish of the season.

Liverpool have been extensively linked with the England worldwide, however are set to face competitors from rivals within the Premier League and Champions League.

Sporting director Sebastian Kehl mentioned this week that Dortmund haven’t given up hope of retaining Bellingham, however that isn’t coach Terzic’s concern.

“He nonetheless has a long-term contract with us, and I by no means spoke to him about it,” Terzic advised The Telegraph.

“The one factor we’re speaking about is bettering his efficiency and attempting to push him to search out his limits. The remainder – there’ll all the time be rumours, particularly should you’re a proficient younger English participant and you do not play for England.”

Terzic is not fairly so certain but – “he can obtain all the pieces if he stays hungry”, added the boss – however he’s assured Bellingham will not be the final younger participant Dortmund trusts in his improvement.

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Actually, Benoy Gittens, one other English teenager, left Manchester Metropolis for Dortmund in 2020 and joined the primary workforce in Dortmund on the finish of final season.

This season, winger Benoy Gittens has performed simply 281 minutes within the Bundesliga, however has scored three targets – all in its place – and made 5 assists in that point.

Dortmund stands simply three factors behind leaders Bayern Munich, and faces Chelsea within the Champions League on Wednesday.

“Now we have to provide the following large factor,” Terzic mentioned. “It is our technique, you see it began with Ousmane Dembele and Christian Pulisic, who performed that function, after which we created our personal chain response.

“If you find yourself able to signal Jadon Sancho, he sees Ousmane Dembele having a good time on the membership. Then it makes it slightly simpler to signal Erling Haaland.

“You probably have Erling, you signal with Judd, and when you’ve got Judd, it is simpler to signal Jimmy.”

Terzic feels snug discussing Bynoe-Gittens at that firm, including of the 18-year-old: “Each time he is on the pitch he is capable of make the distinction, and at 18 it is one thing particular to do.

“We’re certain he would be the subsequent one we get pleasure from on the sphere.”