Real Madrid will only pay up to €125 million to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, a target for Liverpool.
According to a report from Defensa Central, Real Madrid could look to offer around €125 million for Jude Bellingham in the summer transfer window. The 19-year-old central midfielder is also a target for Liverpool.
Bellingham has established himself as one of the most promising young midfielders in world football, and he has been exceptional for Dortmund over the past year. The youngster has made his mark at the World Cup as well and has been an indispensable asset for Gareth Southgate.
He has already scored a goal for England and has created a number of opportunities for his teammates. So it is no surprise that the elite clubs are looking to sign him at the end of the season. And Real Madrid are one of his prospective suitors.
Bellingham is already a top-class player and he is likely to improve even further with coaching and experience. Working with a manager like Carlo Ancelotti could help him develop further and fulfil his world-class potential. The player has been linked with a move to the Premier League as well with clubs like Liverpool interested in securing his services.
The report claims that Borussia Dortmund could demand a fee of around €150 million for the 19-year-old central midfielder, However, Real Madrid will not pay such a sum and are only willing to go up to €125 million including bonuses and variables.
The Spanish champions are hopeful of beating the competition and securing his services in the coming months. Real Madrid hope that the player will choose the ambitious sporting project at the Santiago Bernabeu over the other suitors like Liverpool. Speaking of Liverpool, the Reds need to refresh their midfield options, and Bellingham is an attractive option.
Bellingham could be the ideal long-term replacement for someone like Luka Modric, who is in his twilight years. Real Madrid have already brought in talented young midfielders like Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga in recent windows and Bellingham would be another exceptional acquisition for them.
If the England international continues to perform at a high level in the World Cup, his price is likely to shoot up. So it will be interesting to see whether Real Madrid are willing to stretch their budget in order to sign the Liverpool target next summer.
