Jude Bellingham continues to be one of the most discussed names regarding a potential big-money transfer this summer as a cluster of Premier League clubs including Chelsea and Liverpool are interested in the Borussia Dortmund star. The 19-year-old has likely only added to the price tag Dortmund can demand with impressive performances at the World Cup with England.
Real Madrid, Manchester City and Arsenal are also among those seeking to acquire the services of Bellingham with his future set to be discussed following the culmination of the World Cup, as revealed by Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke
Speaking on Bild-TV, Watzke said: "I think as soon as Qatar is over, we’re going to have a basic conversation about what he actually wants. With him, with his parents, with whom we have a very close relationship and of course with his advisor. And then he should just tell us whether he wants to stay or whether he wants to go. Either way, we’ll discuss it pleasantly and reasonably.
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Bellingham has only added to his contributions on the pitch with a knack for goal scoring developed this season as the teenager has scored nine goals for Dortmund in 20 appearances this season.
Every club interested in Bellingham have likely felt they have held the advantage at one point or another and the latest team seemingly leading the race is Liverpool, following comments made by Dortmund managing director Carsten Cramer highlighting the German club's past with Reds boss Jurgen Klopp, who used to manage the Bundesliga side.
Cramer told Vietnam News: "We are still in a good relationship with Jurgen and many others at Liverpool, so for me, it's my preferred club in the EPL as well. But don't expect that we will make gifts to Liverpool."
He added: "Maybe there is a success existing between Jude Bellingham and (England’s) success in the World Cup.
"He has a contract. I'm a sales person regarding commercial business, but not regarding the player's business. We are happy to have him on board a hundred percent and the longer Jude will play for us, the better it will be."
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