Liverpool are still among the major contenders to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham in the summer transfer window, claims Fabrizio Romano. The Reds have been big fans of the midfielder for a long time, but will face stiff competition to sign him.
Liverpool Among Three Frontrunners for Jude Bellingham Signing
Liverpool, Real Madrid and Manchester City are still frontrunners in Bellingham race. No decision made on player side yet, his father Mark takes care of the negotiations. ⭐️🏴 #Bellingham
Man Utd appreciate Jude but summer budget still not clear due to club’s sale situation. pic.twitter.com/PEF5bvdiru
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 1, 2023
Stiff Competition
Jurgen Klopp’s side are experiencing a bit of a topsy-turvy season so far, as they struggle to get back into the top-4 race – knowing that Champions League football will be pivotal to signing world-class players in the summer. Despite their situation, they are still in a strong position to sign Bellingham, as per Romano.
He also adds that alongside the Reds, Real Madrid and Manchester City are the two other clubs who are among the frontrunners in the race to sign the teenager in the summer. However, it is also stated that the Englishman has not taken any decision on his future so far.
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Bellingham’s father, Mark, is the one who is handling the negotiations with other clubs over a possible summer transfer. The 19-year-old is well aware of the widespread interest in him, but he is currently focused on ending the season well with Borussia Dortmund and helping them go all the way in the Bundesliga title race – with Dortmund tied on the same points as league leaders Bayern Munich.
Could Manchester United Play Spoiler?
Romano has also added that Manchester United are another major side that appreciates the quality of Bellingham. But their stance on a possible summer move for the Englishman is still unclear due to the situation revolving around a potential change of ownership at the club.
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The teenager is hot property in Europe right now after enjoying a prolific season, both at the domestic and international levels. He scored one goal and provided an assist for England at the World Cup, making quite the impression in Qatar. The Englishman has scored 10 goals and provided six assists in 30 appearances for Dortmund so far this season and was praised for his ‘special mentality’ by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola earlier this season as well.
