Liverpool have got themselves in pole position in the race for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham.

There remains speculation surrounding the 19-year-old’s future, with a number of European elite clubs said to be determined to sign him during the next summer’s transfer window.

Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid are all believed to be keen on the teenager, while a recent report suggested that Manchester United had identified him as their primary target for next year.

However, according to ESPN, Liverpool have not given up hope of signing the Englishman at the end of the 2022-23 campaign.

The report adds that the Reds’ ‘close relationship’ with Bellingham’s camp has given them an advantage when it comes to securing a deal.

The Merseyside outfit preparing a big-money move for the young midfielder during next summer’s transfer window.

He still has another three years left to run on his contract with the Bundesliga club.

Bellingham, who is said to be valued by BVB in the region of £100m has scored nine goals and registered two assists in 19 appearances in all competitions this term.