"Bellingham has..." - Romano issues update on Liverpool target's future amid reports a decision is imminent

Liverpool target Jude Bellingham is yet to make a decision about his future according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Bellingham has been linked with a move away from Borussia Dortmund for some time with several clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester City and Liverpool showing interest.

It's no secret that the Reds are big admirers of the Englishman and it was claimed last month that the club have submitted a record bid for him.

However, journalist Fabrizio Romano has been quick to squash recent reports that an announcement on his future is imminent.

German outlet Ruhr Nachrichten recently said that Bellingham's decision on his next move was 'imminent', but Romano insists that isn't the case.

What did he say?

Writing for Caught Offside, as per Empire of the Kop, he said: "Jude Bellingham has not decided on his future just yet, but he’s in constant conversation with his family and his father, Mark, in order to clarify his future as soon as possible.

“The situation has not changed yet, the top clubs in the race are waiting for Bellingham’s decision; and Dortmund too, as Borussia hope Jude will decide this month.”

Supporters at Anfield will be hoping he chooses them but the Reds look increasingly unlikely to qualify for next season's Champions League so that could put him off.

Liverpool have had nothing short of a shocking season but their owners have continued to back manager Jurgen Klopp and will finance a rebuild this summer.

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Bellingham is taking time to weigh up all of his options before making a decision which is sensible given there's a lot of expectation on his shoulders.

He shone for England at the World Cup last year and was arguably the best player in Gareth Southgate's squad.

The teenager has never played in the Premier League before having moved to Dortmund from Birmingham City so will no doubt be eager to play in his country's top league which could give the Reds and City an edge.

Topics: Liverpool, Jude Bellingham, Fabrizio Romano, Jurgen Klopp, Borussia Dortmund, Premier League, Transfers

Will Evans

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