Bellingham says yes to Liverpool, but wants these three players to leave

On the islands it is clear that the bidding for Jude Bellingham's services is still open. Liverpool and Manchester City are the main rivals for Real Madrid, who have made the England midfielder their number one target for next season. The battle for Jude Bellingham's services is ongoing. Although at some point Real Madrid have been tipped as the favourites to land him, media reports on the islands insist that at least two Premier League giants are still working with the idea of recruiting him.

Specifically, it is the Daily Mail that alludes to the desire of both Liverpool and Manchester City to acquire the services of this young and talented midfielder who is now in his third season with Borussia Dortmund (he has 115 official games, 20 goals and 23 assists).

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In previous weeks, some media have alluded to a certain reluctance of the player to return to England, but the reality is that, for now, the player from Stourbridge has not made a public pronouncement nor has he shown his preferences. What is more, in his public appearances he has taken pains not to upset or worry his current club. "He has not once said that he wants to leave," his general manager, Hans-Joachim Watzke, said recently.

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With a contract running until June 2025, his signing will, in any case, require tough negotiations and the outlay of more than considerable sums of money. Indeed, for several months now, there has been talk of Dortmund's ambition to obtain no less than €150m for their winger. No changed for Naby Keita situation. No advanced talks to sign new deal with Liverpool as this stage, he could leave as free agent. Oxlade-Chamberlain, Keita and Milner situations, to be clarified soon as LFC board keep following Matheus Nunes among midfield options.