EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool could sign Bellingham AND Mount this summer

Jacque Talbot

• Updated: 19 Feb 2023 08:40 GMT
• 3 min read

Exclusive

Liverpool could sign Jude Bellingham AND Mason Mount this summer, with the Chelsea midfielder "not viewed as an alternative" by Jurgen Klopp's side, a source close to the club has told FootballTransfers.

The Reds are set to overhaul their midfield ahead of next season following a disappointing campaign this time around.

We are told FSG will hand Klopp a significant transfer kitty for the window and their pursuit of Mount will not impact any attempt to buy Bellingham and that there is room to bring in both England internationals to Anfield.

READ MORE: Why Bellingham could wait for Liverpool

Reports suggest that Mount has opted not to sign fresh terms with Chelsea following talks over a new deal in January.

The attacker has been on Liverpool’s radar for a while now. As we exclusively reported last month, the player and the Reds have a direct line and there is a feeling that he would prefer a move to the Merseyside club above all else. Manchester City and Manchester United are also said to be keen.

Bellingham and Liverpool in dialogue

Bellingham also prefers Liverpool but if they miss out on Champions League football this season, it would hamper their chances of sealing the move for him.

The Borussia Dortmund midfielder, who is liked by Chelsea, City, Real Madrid, and Man Utd, is set to be offered a number of lucrative proposals.

Representatives of Bellingham and his younger brother Jobe Bellingham held talks with Liverpool at the club’s London offices last year, we can reveal.

Though Liverpool are enduring a bit of a dour period, they have a knack for selling their project to some of the world’s brightest talent.

Cody Gakpo had plenty of proposals on the table but he chose Liverpool as the side were able to show their ambitious vision for the future. This is despite the attacker sharing the same agency as Erik ten Hag and Pep Guardiola.

Liverpool face Newcastle on Saturday, and should they earn a win at St James Park, the side will be six points off fourth-place Magpies with a game in hand.