Jude Bellingham’s family have reportedly signalled their approval of a move to Liverpool over Real Madrid, with the Premier League side considered favourites to sign the England star in the summer.
The 19-year-old has starred for Borussia Dortmund since moving to the Bundesliga in 2020, with the midfielder’s reputation further enhanced with a series of impressive displays for England at the World Cup in Qatar.
Christian Falk, head of German publication Sport Bild, reports that talks for Bellingham are more advanced with Liverpool, adding that his family are keen on the switch.
Jude Bellingham’s family are reported to prefer the midfielder moving to Liverpool
‘TRUE. Liverpool are favorites to sign Jude Bellingham (19) from @BVB next Summer. Talks are more advanced than with Real Madrid. The Family of Bellingham prefers the Transfer to @LFC.’
Sportsmail understands Liverpool are also ahead of Premier League rivals Manchester City in the race for him.
Chelsea are also expected to in the race for the teenager, as they seek to overhaul the centre of their midfield.
Paris Saint Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi yesterday declared the Ligue 1 champions interested in signing Bellingham.
Interest in Bellingham has only increased after the midfielder’s impressive World Cup displays
Paris Saint Germain President Nasser Al-Khelaifi claims everyone wants to sign Bellingham
Al-Khelaifi praised Bellingham’s displays in Qatar in an interview with Sky News, but said that any attempt from PSG to sign him would first go via his current club out of ‘respect’.
‘Amazing player, what a player. England are lucky to have him, to be honest,’ he said.
‘He’s one of the best players in the tournament, amazing. First World Cup, calm and relaxed – but confident. Amazing.’
‘Listen, everybody wants him I’m not going to hide it. But respectfully, he’s in his club. If we want him, we’re going to talk to his club.’
Bellingham’s attentions will be centred on England’s quarter-final with France on Saturday
Bellingham has previously spoken of the influence of his family on his love for the game, recalling how his mother Denise used to take him to watch his father Mark play in the non-league.
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