While it seems unlikely Jude Bellingham will be heading to Liverpool this summer, there has been more positive news for the Reds regarding another potential signing.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has made Bellingham his number one transfer target this summer after being impressed with the midfielder's performances for former club Borussia Dortmund.
It is thought the potential cost of signing Bellingham, coupled with Liverpool's difficulties this season, has cast doubt on the club's ability to compete for Bellingham.
Dortmund's asking price is expected to be around €150m (£131m) and Liverpool could struggle to get there, especially if the club fail to qualify for the Champions League.
It is also thought that Manchester City and Real Madrid are now in a better position to sign the midfielder. Liverpool 'likely to sign Mount'
But there is more positive news for Liverpool fans when it comes to another target in midfield.
Liverpool have been closely linked with Bellingham's England team-mate Mason Mount, who has yet to strike a breakthrough in contract negotiations with Chelsea.
Mount is out of contract with the Blues in 2024 and talks over a new long-term deal for the 24-year-old have stalled.
The England international, who has been named Chelsea's Player of the Season for the past two seasons, is said to have turned down an offer to sign a seven-year contract with the player unhappy with the terms are given.
Mount is currently one of the lowest paid players at Stamford Bridge and wants the same salary as his England teammates. If Mount does not sign a new contract, Chelsea could consider buying him this summer rather than letting him go on a free transfer next summer, with the player currently valued at 70 million euros (61 million euros) by CIES Football. million pounds) observatory.
Newcastle and Manchester United have also been linked with Mount, but talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook claims Liverpool are favorites to sign the England star.
When asked where he thought Mount would end up, Crook replied:
"I'm thinking of Liverpool. Obviously Jude Bellingham has been their main target for a while.
"I wouldn't be surprised if Jude Bellingham signed a new contract with Borussia Dortmund with a release clause."
He added:
“Contract negotiations have been stalled for some time. And I think Liverpool is his most likely destination."
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