Liverpool are already in contact with Jude Bellingham’s representatives and will be in the race to secure his services, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Lowdown: England call up

Bellingham got the nod from Gareth Southgate last week and will be representing England at the World Cup. The 19-year-old already has 17 international caps to his name and was part of the squad which made the Euro 2020 final last year.

The midfielder will be hoping to make Southgate’s first-choice XI after playing just 55 minutes at the European Championships, and his domestic future looks set to be a hot topic of conversation throughout the upcoming tournament in Qatar.

The Latest: Romano’s comments

Romano was speaking to GiveMeSport regarding Liverpool and Bellingham, saying that the Reds will 100% be in the race to sign the Borussia Dortmund star in an exciting new claim.

The Italian stated: “Liverpool will be in the race, 100 per cent. They’re already in contact with people close to Jude Bellingham, so Liverpool will be there.”

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The Verdict: Fingers crossed

You’d expect that a move for Bellingham in 2023 won’t be straightforward, with Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United also keen on his services.

However, the Reds could do with a marquee midfield signing given the age profile and injury-prone nature of some of their current options, so Bellingham would tick a lot of boxes both in the short-term and long run.

Hopefully Liverpool can persuade the 19-year-old to move to Anfield and the ongoing takeover saga doesn’t have a negative impact on their pursuit of Bellingham.