Liverpool reportedly out of race to sign Bellingham
Jude Bellingham has attracted interest from Real Madrid, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool but the latter have reportedly opted to move on.
Borussia Dortmund's England international midfielder Jude Bellingham is expected to be the topic of widespread speculation in the next transfer window.
Several top clubs are circling to sign the 19-year-old, with Dortmund slapping a staggering £130million transfer fee on him as their asking price.
Real Madrid, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool have all been linked with Bellingham, who is contracted to the German side until 2025.
Liverpool has withdrawn from the race to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, according to The Athletic.
The Reds had previously made him its number one priority signing but has now opted out of the race given the price tag and impact that would have on their off-season transfer budget.
Football.London claims Liverpool will instead turn its attention to Chelsea's Mason Mount as a priority midfield target.
Other potential targets mentioned by The Athletic are Brighton and Hove Albion pair Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister along with Bayern Munich's Ryan Gravenberch.
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– Real Madrid is pondering a free transfer move for Liverpool's Roberto Firmino, according to El Nacional. The Brazilian will depart Anfield when his contract expires at the end of this season.
– Marca claims Madrid is also interested in Villarreal's Samuel Chukwueze, who netted twice against Los Blancos on Sunday. The Nigerian is contracted until 2024 and has a €100m buyout clause on the deal, although Villarreal may reportedly be willing to accept around half of that at the end of this term.
– Bayern Munich has come into the picture to sign Napoli forward Victor Osimhen with the German champion weighing up a bid for the Nigerian, reports Sky Germany.
– Football Insider reports Brighton and Hove Albion is willing to accept a £80m bid from Manchester United for midfielder Caicedo, who penned a new long-term deal until 2027 in March following January interest from Arsenal.
– AS claims Chelsea has held talks with Barcelona midfielder Gavi's agent to discuss a potential free transfer to the Blues in the off-season.
