Liverpool’s hopes of landing Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund are expected to hinge on the success of their revived bid for Champions League football.
Bellingham is wanted by some of Europe’s biggest clubs this summer and Sportsmail understands Liverpool are growing in confidence that they will win the race for the England star.
As well as the Anfield side, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid are contenders for the Dortmund’s captain.
And playing in Europe’s top club competition is set to be a decisive factor in Bellingham’s next destination after doing so in each of his three seasons at Dortmund, this season’s campaign coming to an end at Chelsea on Tuesday.