The promise that brings Jude Bellingham closer to Liverpool

Real Madrid know that the competition for Jude Bellingham is going to be fierce and that they will be looking to strengthen their midfield. The Merengues' biggest rivals are Liverpool, with Jürgen Klopp pushing for the Borussia Dortmund gem.

"We are going to have talks now, as soon as the World Cup in Qatar is over. Then we will have a fundamental talk about what he would like. He just has to tell us if he wants to stay or if he wants to leave (...) We can imagine that he will stay, but we can't behave as if this topic is not on the table. If he says 'I would like to do something else', then the big boys in Europe will be there and we can't afford to fight financially.

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With a touch of resignation, Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke addressed the issue in an interview with Bild. The English midfielder's great World Cup form makes him even more of a priority for most European clubs to strengthen their midfield, with the emphasis on Real Madrid and Liverpool.

According to the Mirror, the Reds are aware that the German side will demand a large sum to let their star player leave the club. With Liverpool-owned Fenway Sports Group still looking for a buyer for the club, the promise they made to Jurgen Klopp is still very much alive and well.

Bellingham's promise to Borussia

FSG is clear that Bellingham's arrival is a prerequisite for the renewal of the midfield. The British tabloid reports that the English are in the pole position for the midfielder. His great relationship with Jordan Henderson during the World Cup could be key to his arrival. An operation that will easily surpass the €100m barrier.