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Sam Hill

Jude Bellingham 'secret £60m release clause' gives Liverpool transfer advantage over Chelsea

Jude Bellingham will have a huge decision to make in the summer transfer window as Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid prepare to fight it out for his signature. Bellingham's close friendship with Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold has sparked speculation that he prefers a move to Anfield.

The Borussia Dortmund star's family are said to also prefer him to join Jurgen Klopp's squad, with the Liverpool boss openly praising Bellingham in the media. Chelsea star Reece James is close with the 19-year-old but the Blues' form this season could see them miss out on the Champions League, which would significantly dent their chances of signing Bellingham.

The England international revealed that City forward Erling Haaland is still in regular contact with him, and Bellingham may use a similar method to the Norwegian striker to decide his next club. Dortmund could demand a fee in excess of £100million for their star midfielder with his contract not set to expire until 2025.

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