Chelsea have been warned that Jurgen Klopp's midfield crisis could leave Liverpool no choice but to accelerate a move for Jude Bellingham. The 19-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League since he first made a name for himself at Birmingham City.
Bellingham has been subject to long-term interest from the Blues, football.london understand. The west Londoners watched the England international during his time as an academy player but, after failing to act on their interest, Borussia Dortmund swooped in and signed the teenage sensation instead.
Chelsea and Liverpool are two of several clubs who are said to be queuing up to sign the midfielder ahead of the summer. But, with an ageing Reds side approaching a 'transitional phase', Klopp will be eager to wrap up a deal for Bellingham.
