Jude Bellingham open to Borussia Dortmund stay

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham has been linked with Liverpool, Manchester City, and Real Madrid in recent months.

A report from 90min claims that Jude Bellingham is not determined to leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of this season. So the 19-year-old could well stay beyond the summer transfer window amid interest from Liverpool, Manchester City, and Real Madrid.

Bellingham is a summer target for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Manchester United. The English midfielder is widely regarded as one of the best young players in the world and the top European clubs will look to sign him at the end of this season. It remains to be seen whether Dortmund can convince the player to stay.

The report claims that Dortmund are looking to tie Bellingham down to a new contract. Apparently, the new deal will likely include a release clause, allowing him to leave in 2024. The midfielder currently has a contract with the German club until the summer of 2025.

Bellingham has been a key player for Dortmund since joining the club and keeping him for another season would be a major boost for the German club.

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Meanwhile, a potential move to the Premier League seems like an ideal step up in Bellingham’s career at this stage. And it will be quite surprising if he decided to turn down a move to England if a concrete offer comes in. Recent reports have claimed that Manchester City have held preliminary talks to sign Dortmund.

The 19-year-old will now head to the World Cup with England. It will be interesting to see if he can cement his place in the England starting lineup and make a positive impression in Qatar. Dortmund will certainly hope for a stellar showing from their star midfielder.

If Bellingham were to leave in the summer, a strong showing at the World Cup will add a few millions to the asking price. There have been rumours that the player is valued at around €150 million, and it remains to be seen whether any club is willing to pay up that kind of money for his services.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid will also be in contention to sign Bellingham as they look to lay down a succession plan for Luka Modric. Liverpool will likely aim to land the teenage prodigy to partner with Thiago Alcantara and Fabinho in the middle of the park. But Manchester City might fancy their chances of snapping up the player.