Liverpool are set to face stiff competition from Real Madrid over the pursuit of their £80M star target, according to the latest reports.
Having endured months of talk of Jude Bellingham’s potential deal with Liverpool, it seems their competition are starting to make their presence felt in this transfer saga.
An update from journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed Madrid are confident over a potential deal.
The Reds also face competition from Chelsea and Manchester City, with the 19-year-old having no shortage of options next summer.
Jude Bellingham has not 'picked' Real Madrid just yet and is keeping his options open.
Liverpool and Manchester City still very much involved in an open race, Erling Haaland has already told him to join City.
[Ben Jacobs] pic.twitter.com/0UYmoVFv9D
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) September 27, 2022
Latest reports on Bellingham
CBS Sports Journalist Ben Jacobs has given an update on the situation on Twitter, claiming Real Madrid are confident in securing Bellingham.
“Real are confident in signing Jude Bellingham next summer, although Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl is still intent on offering a new deal after the World Cup.
“Bellingham’s contract expires in 2025. Real believe they can sign him for under £100m without an extension.
“But am told Bellingham has not ‘picked’ Real just yet. He’s keeping his options open. Definitely a move that’s of appeal, but Liverpool and Manchester City still very much involved in an open race. Erling Haaland has already told him to join.”
🤩 “Jude Bellingham has the world at his feet & has a major stage at the World Cup.”
🔥 “The kid can only get better! It’s still very exciting times for England.”
Stuart Pearce can’t wait to see what wonder kid Bellingham can do in Qatar 🏴 pic.twitter.com/dIco0sOPBu
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) September 28, 2022
Bellingham’s recent England performances
His recent performances for England next to Declan Rice have been brilliant and his qualities are being recognised on a wider scale, especially by fans in England who don’t regularly watch German Football.
According to WhoScored, Bellingham has the highest average rating across the England squad in 2022. He now looks certain to play a big role at the World Cup for his country.
He displayed an all-round midfield performance with 41 completed passes, 67 touches, 6 touches in the opposition box, 8 duels won, 3 tackles won, 3 interceptions and 3 fouls won.
This has shown that he’s more than capable of being a leading man and even at 19, he’s shown a great combination of maturity but also that youthful confidence that helps him to do things that others can’t.
