Liverpool’s long-term interest in Jude Bellingham has suffered a huge blow as developments in Spain put Real Madrid in pole position to complete the transfer, according to the Mirror .
The Reds have been long-time admirers of the Borussia Dortmund midfielder, but a consistent level of performance, both in Germany and for England, has caught the attention of Europe’s top sides. The 19-year-old became the first English teenager to start a Champions League game as captain and the first teenage midfielder to score in three consecutive games in the competition during Wednesday’s 4-1 win at Sevilla.
Premier League rivals Chelsea and Manchester City are keeping tabs on the situation in Dortmund, but their relatively late arrival to the party eases concerns of a late charge. Real Madrid, however, have been monitoring the teenager since his time at Birmingham City, according to the report, and will provide the biggest obstacle to Liverpool’s chances of bringing Bellingham to Anfield.
