Indeed, with the Reds currently struggling down in ninth place in the Premier League, Agbonlahor believes Bellingham will reject a move if Liverpool cannot offer him Champions League football. 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. Academy highlights of the month: November and December 2018" (PDF). Birmingham City F.C. Academy. Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 February 2021 . Retrieved 1 September 2019. Ford, Matt (10 April 2021). "Bundesliga: Jude Bellingham and Ansgar Knauff rescue Borussia Dortmund". Deutsche Welle. Archived from the original on 15 April 2021 . Retrieved 15 April 2021. Writing in his latest column, Orstein detailed the reasoning behind Liverpool's change in belief of landing a deal, writing: "As there isn’t a release clause in Bellingham’s deal, his employers have no obligation to sell, and that is among the reasons why it is anticipated it will take a very high price to alter their stance.

The Borussia Dortmund midfielder is likely to leave Germany in the summer with the Reds leading the likes of Manchester City, Real Madrid and Manchester United. With Liverpool opting for multiple midfield additions as opposed to the mega-money arrival of Jude Bellingham, it provides an opportunity to add different qualities to the engine room. Krampe, Dirk (4 January 2021). "BVB-Personal: Bellingham muss weiter pausieren – Frust bei Schmelzer"[BVB team: Bellingham still out – frustration for Schmelzer]. Ruhr Nachrichten (in German). Dortmund. Archived from the original on 15 April 2021 . Retrieved 15 April 2021. Jude Bellingham will reportedly hold crunch talks with Borussia Dortmund after 'indicating' to Real Madrid that he prefers a move to the Spanish giants. Indeed, a promiment BILD TV presenter has explained why she believes Bellingham is destined to move to Anfield.

McNulty, Phil (13 June 2021). "England 1–0 Croatia". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021 . Retrieved 15 June 2021. I think the obvious one is Bellingham. What he is doing out there at Dortmund, I'm a huge fan, I think the way he comes across, speaks about the game, his performances that I've seen, he impresses me," Gerrard said. Speaking to Redmen TV, he said: "I think this is some good news for you guys, what I’m told is that Liverpool are still in the pole position, the front runners [to sign Bellingham] and that they are the main target also for Jude. Coney, Steven (22 September 2016). "700-up! Legendary striker Mark Bellingham on reaching the amazing milestone". The Non-League Paper. Archived from the original on 7 August 2019 . Retrieved 29 March 2019.

a b c d "Bellingham creates Blues history". Birmingham City F.C. 6 August 2019. Archived from the original on 30 April 2020 . Retrieved 3 September 2022. Bellingham may see Carlo Ancelotti's side as a more attractive option with a major rebuild needed by Jurgen Klopp. Barlow, Ruairidh (30 October 2023). "Jude Bellingham outstripping series of Real Madrid legends including Cristiano Ronaldo". Football España . Retrieved 31 October 2023. Jurgen Klopp's side have struggled for consistency this season and saw their only hopes of adding a trophy to the Anfield gallery dented as they lost 5-2 to Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday.With Liverpool needing to recruit several midfielders in the forthcoming transfer window, they have been compelled to reassess the viability of spending such a huge chunk of their funds on one player. a b "Robert Lewandowski zum VDV-Spieler der Saison gewählt"[Robert Lewandowski chosen as VDV (German professional footballers' association) Player of the Season] (in German). VDV. 2 June 2021. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021 . Retrieved 3 June 2021.

Eddie Howe's side have been conscious with their investment since they came in to financial riches when Saudi Arabia's Private Investment Fund took majority ownership at St James' Park. Madrid are reportedly willing to match that figure but it has been claimed they're not willing to pay any more. Lazio 3–1 Borussia Dortmund". BBC Sport. 20 October 2020. Archived from the original on 31 October 2020 . Retrieved 21 October 2020.The future of the 19-year-old has been subject to speculation since his astronomic rise in football following performances with Borussia Dortmund and then England at the World Cup last November. Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl maintained a defiant tone when quizzed on Jude Bellingham's future ahead of yesterday evening's Champions League defeat by Chelsea. Ballon d'Or 2023: Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham wins Kopa Trophy in Paris, Erling Haaland wins Gerd Muller Trophy". Eurosport. 30 October 2023 . Retrieved 30 October 2023. He's an incredible player, especially for his age," Alexander-Arnold told JOE. "I think, deep down, only he knows his ceiling. I think there isn't really one. He can achieve what he wants to. He's got everything he needs to go and do that.

Rindl, Joe (28 October 2023). "Jude Bellingham & Harry Kane: Are England stars world's two best players right now?". BBC Sport. The Reds continue to be linked with a move for the England international, who is also said to be attracting interest from the likes of Man City, Real Madrid, Chelsea and Man United.Liverpool have made it four wins in five games following the 7-0 thumping of United on Sunday evening and have moved three points behind Tottenham in the race for the top four. 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. He represented England at under-15, under-16, under-17 and under-21 levels. He made his first appearance for the senior team in November 2020, and represented the country at UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Almería 1–3 Real Madrid: Jude Bellingham scores twice as visitors maintain 100% La Liga start". BBC Sport. 19 August 2023 . Retrieved 19 August 2023.