Liverpool remain confident over signing Jude Bellingham this summer - but they must qualify from the Champions League to prise the 19-year-old sensation from Borussia Dortmund.
The Reds have made overtures to Bellingham's posse over the last two years and are expected to push hard to sign him at the end of the season. Getting a deal over the line for Europe's most in-demand midfielder will be no easy task, however, as many other giant clubs are in the race for Dortmund's No.22.
Premier League rivals Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United are monitoring the situation while Real Madrid president Florentino Perez would love to add the player to his side's star-studded midfield ranks. Despite this stern competition, Liverpool were encouraged in their pursuit of Bellingham last December and maintain significant hope of securing his signature this summer.