Borussia Dortmund management make Bellingham decision

Dortmund's management team, including sporting director Lars Ricken, director of football Sebastian Kehl and head coach Niko Kovac remain convinced that summer signing Bellingham will eventually prove himself, says BILD. 

Indeed, internally, the midfielder is even considered a training 'champion'.

The problem is that in his 27 appearances for Dortmund, Bellingham, who was signed from Sunderland for €30.5m in the summer, has been largely disappointing.

Recently, he was criticised for not providing enough impact and for not taking enough risks in his passing game.

However, Dortmund management remain confident Bellingham will eventually justify his price-tag.