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Ben Jacobs has confirmed that Liverpool are from being considered out of the race for Jude Bellingham’s signature this summer. That all being said, the early legwork the club has put in with the player’s father, Mark, could yet prove instrumental down the line. “Liverpool have put in the most legwork to date, including developing close ties with Bellingham’s father Mark. And my understanding remains that Liverpool are not out the race. Liverpool’s budget will, however, be affected by a lack of Champions League football,” the CBS Sports journalist exclusively revealed to .

“Unfortunately, this season hasn’t gone to plan, though, and that could yet have an impact, which is perhaps why other clubs’ chances are being talked up.”



Perhaps that’s an obstacle the Sky Blues will be capable of overcoming should both Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan depart the club in the summer as some speculation has suggested.