Borussia Dortmund have revealed there has been no progress regarding contract talks with Liverpool target Jude Bellingham - and admit keeping the player may be "wishful thinking". a b "Jude Bellingham: German FA investigating Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder's comments about referee". BBC Sport. 6 December 2021 . Retrieved 6 December 2021. Liverpool's highly-anticipated summer pursuit of Borussia Dortmund and England starlet Jude Bellingham has been cast into doubt due to the finances it would take to topple Manchester City and Real Madrid, according to a new report. Jude Bellingham close to move to Real Madrid". Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co KGaA. 7 June 2023 . Retrieved 7 June 2023. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.

Athletic Bilbao 0–2 Real Madrid: Jude Bellingham scores on his debut as Real win". BBC Sport. 12 August 2023 . Retrieved 12 August 2023. Former Liverpool captain Phil Thompson believes the vast majority of Liverpool fans expect their side to sign Jude Bellingham in the summer. But for Terzic, he couldn't help but rave about the in-demand midfielder. Speaking after their triumph on Saturday, he said: "He is outstanding and has no limits. He is the eldest 19-year-old in the world“ Following in Cristiano Ronaldo's footsteps! Jude Bellingham's debut goal-scoring exploits for Real Madrid sees him match club legend". Goal. 20 September 2023 . Retrieved 21 September 2023. The England internationals future is unclear as he is being chased by Liverpool, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United as Dortmund wait for Bellingham to confirm his plans.

It has been claimed that Liverpool's current position in the Premier League table is making the player 'hesitating' over making the move to Anfield in the summer. The big question is can Liverpool pay that? They've got a lot of work to do in their squad, they're embarking on that, there is also the competition with Manchester City very keen. They have space in their team potentially - Ilkay Gundogan is out of contract in the summer. The German reporter continues to say that other possible targets, such as Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani, are deemed not as important at the moment.

Bild claims (as per Jan Aage Fjortoft) that the Bundesliga club's chances of holding onto the in-demand teenager are rated as '50/50'. Liverpool could be handed a boost in their pursuit of Jude Bellingham by Real Madrid as Los Blancos ponder over the Borussia Dortmund star. Bundesliga | How Real Madrid-bound Jude Bellingham became one of the world's best midfielders at Borussia Dortmund". www.bundesliga.com. a b "Jude Bellingham named Bundesliga Player of the Season for 2022/23". Bundesliga. 29 May 2023 . Retrieved 29 May 2023.That makes a deal challenging for every interested party and therefore — as things stand — it is regarded as increasingly unlikely that Liverpool will sign Bellingham in this summer’s transfer window. England beat Senegal 3–0, advance to face France in quarter-finals: World Cup 2022 result". TheAthletic. 4 December 2022 . Retrieved 5 December 2022. Jordan Henderson admits it "would be amazing" if Liverpool are able to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund this summer. Blues 2019/20 squad numbers". Birmingham City F.C. 2 August 2019. Archived from the original on 2 August 2019 . Retrieved 2 September 2022. WATCH: Jude Bellingham is unstoppable! Real Madrid superstar scores twice against Barcelona on first Clasico appearance". Goal.com. 28 October 2023.

However, The Athletic's David Ornstein is reporting that Liverpool's battle to win the race for Bellingham's signature has taken a serious blow in recent weeks due to a number of factors, including the expected finances of the deal. The Bundesliga outfit are under no obligation to sell the former Birmingham City prodigy, who has no release clause inserted in his contract which runs until the summer of 2025.AS report Real will 'refuse' to sign the Borussia Dortmund star if they are forced to overpay and trust that the 'persuasive power of its legendary history' will help make up the player's mind.