Liverpool have made it four wins in five games following the 7-0 thumping of United on Sunday evening and have moved three points behind Tottenham in the race for the top four. This is the big thing at the moment, of course," he said. "He still has a contract and he is very focused on football. He’s very focused on Borussia Dortmund and this team and we’re happy to have him." Asantewa and Bellingham were said to be excited about the future having started talking earlier in the year, with the 19-year-old star going from strength to strength on the pitch.

a b "Jude Bellingham says his 'heart was close to stopping' when he found out about Real Madrid interest". BBC Sport. 15 June 2023 . Retrieved 15 June 2023. It’s the other way around – he’s actually the kind of guy who would love to go to a club where he can change their fortunes. In the Zone: Napoli 2-3 Real Madrid performance analysis | UEFA Champions League". UEFA.com. 4 October 2023 . Retrieved 13 October 2023.Jude Bellingham set-up Jordan Henderson's opening goal to put England on their way (Image: Corbis via Getty Images)

Bellingham has emphasised his full focus remains with the German side as they look to battle Bayern Munich to end their stronghold at the summit in the Bundesliga. The Brazilian midfielder only signed terms at Molineux in the summer but Liverpool are said to be already targeting

It has been said that the club are offering him the possibility to become the 'new Steven Gerrard' but the Sky Sport adds 'there is no official offer' yet. Plettenberg was appearing on Sky Sports to provide an update on the midfielder’s future. And the journalist made it clear that the Reds are “pushing” for a deal to bring Bellingham to Anfield. Bellingham has two years remaining on his contract and the Bundesliga club are willing to offer him a new del with improved terms in an attempt at keeping him at the club. According to BILD, Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl is planning to invite his father Mark and the player into his office to offer a deal that would see him remain at the Bundesliga league leaders for another season. England beat Senegal 3–0, advance to face France in quarter-finals: World Cup 2022 result". TheAthletic. 4 December 2022 . Retrieved 5 December 2022.

Wilson, Joseph (13 October 2023). "Bellingham matches Ronaldo's start at Real Madrid with 10 goals in first 10 games". Associated Press . Retrieved 13 October 2023. But the anticipated fee, the financial power of rival suitors and their reticence about entering a bidding war at the level expected has cast significant doubt on Liverpool’s chances.The Reds had made Bellingham their top transfer target for much of the season with Jurgen Klopp a long-time admirer of the 19-year-old England international. The race for Bellingham is the talked about transfer saga in Europe with Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid all fighting for his signature.