Revealed: Why Liverpool are the current front runners to sign Jude Bellingham

Next summer, the name of Jude Bellingham is more than likely going to dominate the headlines in the transfer window.

The Englishman has been setting both the Bundesliga and Champions League alight aged just 19 years old.

The midfielder’s performance have earned him interest from some of the continent’s biggest clubs such as Real Madrid, Man City and Liverpool.

But, according to the latest update from ESPN, it is Jurgen Klopp’s side who are currently leading the race to sign the player and here’s why…

Liverpool leading the race to sign Bellingham

Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring their side’s first goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League Group G match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday September 14, 2022. 2K113KC Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring their side’s first goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League Group G match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday September 14, 2022. (Alamy Stock Photo)

Liverpool are understood to be forging a close relationship with the player’s camp which could convince him to select a move to Anfield.

It is also claimed that the Reds’ framework over a deal to bring him to Merseyside is starting to take shape.

Dortmund are open to selling the midfielder although that is only likely to happen next summer, rather than in January.

The German club value him between €100 million-€150million.

But despite Liverpool putting in the work to land him, the race to sign the 19-year-old is set to intense closer to next summer.

Jude Bellingham in the Champions League this season… 😮‍💨

Four games, four goals 🎯#UCL pic.twitter.com/hWpqugEc0V

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 19, 2022

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