LIVERPOOL remain leading contenders to complete a deal for Jude Bellingham in January.
That’s according to bookmakers Sky Bet, who’ve priced Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool as outright market-leaders at 5/2 for his coveted signature.
The Reds were offered at 6/1 to sign Bellingham heading into the 2022 World Cup, but that price has shrunk considerably following the Qatar tournament.
The 19-year-old was frequently pictured socialising with Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold, which led to increased speculation.
Jurgen Klopp is desperate to bolster his midfield ranks, and will need to with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and James Milner all out of contract next summer.
Bellingham is Liverpool’s priority signing, however reports have claimed Wolves’ Matheus Nunes is a serious alternative at a much cheaper price.
Real Madrid are next in the betting market at 5/1.
Sky Bet odds
The Spanish heavyweights are one of few capable of meeting Borussia Dortmund’s asking price, which is reportedly an initial £100million plus a further £40m in add-ons.
If successful, Bellingham would slot in alongside the youthful and talented Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga.
Manchester City are available at 6/1, while neighbours Manchester United follow at a significantly larger 16/1 to lure Bellingham to Old Trafford.
Chelsea follow at 20/1, ahead of Arsenal and Newcastle at 33/1 with Tottenham the outsiders at 40/1.
Bellingham joined Borussia Dortmund from Championship side Birmingham City for what was an initial £25million in July 2020.
He’s since captained the side and scored 19 goals in all competitions for Dortmund, racking up over 110 appearances already.
Jude still has well over two years remaining on his contract, which expires in June 2025 and Dortmund have made it clear they want to keep hold of their prized asset.
However, German publication Bild claim the player is set to hold talks with Borussia Dortmund about his future at the club.
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