Chelsea have joined the race late for Jude Bellingham and are attempting to play catchup, according to the Telegraph .
The London club - recently acquired by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital - have attempted to make contact with the 19-year-old's camp, despite being informed that both Liverpool and Real Madrid are at the forefront. The Reds have been long-time admirers of the teenager and are heavily interested in bringing him to Anfield.
Madrid - who pipped Liverpool to the £85million signing of Aurelien Tchouameni this summer - emerged as the main transfer rivals once again. However, American owner Boehly still believes he and his team have plenty of time to make a big play for the midfielder, with Borussia Dortmund looking likely to sell their £130million-rated star at some point over the next 12 months.
