Chelsea have been dealt a major blow in their transfer pursuit of Jude Bellingham with Premier League rivals Liverpool having made contact with Borussia Dortmund.
The Blues remain in the race to sign the talented 19-year-old but face serious competition from the Reds, Manchester City and Real Madrid. Dortmund slapped a £110million asking price on Bellingham over the summer transfer window and have refused to enter negotiations over his sale until next year.
The England international looks set to use a similar strategy to what Erling Haaland used when deciding his next club. A number of clubs are preparing for a huge bidding war with Bellingham's contract set to expire in 2025.
