Real Madrid handed worrying Jude Bellingham transfer news

Real Madrid are pretty much involved in a tough race to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund next summer. With the Englishman being one of the most highly rated midfielders in the world at 19 years of age, it should come as no surprise that other clubs are interested in him as well.

The likes of Liverpool and Manchester City are believed to be chasing the signature of Bellingham as well, and as a result, Real Madrid have a challenge on their hands. And the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United could prove to be outside contenders as well.

Bellingham would represent a great signing for almost any club on the planet right now. He is a superb talent, already a great player with plenty of room for further growth being just 19 years of age. Yet, he is a leader as well, having already captained a club like Borussia Dortmund.

There is some worrying news for Real Madrid in the race to sign Bellingham though as it looks like Liverpool are pushing for him.

Real Madrid handed worrying Bellingham transfer news with Liverpool pushing

As reported by Sky Sports, speaking on the Transfer Show, Sky in Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg said that Jurgen Klopp is pushing to bring Bellingham back to England. He said:

"“We all think Bellingham will leave this summer, and that there is no chance Dortmund can keep him at this stage.“But he has a contract without a release clause, so the price tag is very high. Dortmund want to have between €100m-€150m for him in the summer.“There are three targets for him – Real Madrid, Man City and Liverpool. Liverpool are one of the favourites, and Jurgen Klopp is pushing, pushing, pushing for him and says he is his No 1 transfer target.“Klopp hasn’t spoken to Bellingham personally yet, but the conversations have been held with people like Julian Ward. Now they just have to work out who is paying the money.”"

Liverpool are going through a tough season this time around and it is quite clear that they need to improve their squad.

The problem for the Reds is that there is a very real possibility that they could end up missing out on finishing in the top four and Champions League football for next season. If that happens, it would hand Real Madrid a major boost in the race to sign Bellingham in the summer.

Of course, it is still a long way to go and anything can happen between now and then. So the only thing we can really do is wait and watch how things transpire.