Chelsea have been handed a huge boost in the race to sign Jude Bellingham, with Liverpool reportedly considering 'cheaper alternatives'. The 19-year-old has been heavily linked with an exit from Borussia Dortmund for a while now as he continues to impress for club and country.
Bellingham, who sees his contract at the Signal Iduna Park expire in 2025, has been subject to long-term interest from the Blues, football.london understands. The west Londoners watched the midfielder during his time as an academy player at Birmingham City but, after failing to act on their interest, the German outfit swooped in and signed him instead.
Ever since, the England international has continued to attract interest from some of the biggest clubs around Europe, including Chelsea and Liverpool. However, with a bidding war on the cards, Jurgen Klopp's side have already identified a 'cheaper alternative' who happens to play for the Blues.
