Liverpool and Manchester City are the favourites to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, a target for Real Madrid.
According to a report from Daily Star, Jude Bellingham is set to reject the opportunity to sign a new contract with Borussia Monchengladbach in the hope of securing a big move this summer. The Bundesliga giants are reportedly prepared to offer him £180,000 per week so that he can sign an extension with them. But the 19-year-old England international is keen on a move.
Manchester City and Liverpool are reportedly leading the charge for the highly-talented midfielder, who is on the radar of Spanish giants Real Madrid as well. Both Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on his situation.
It will be interesting to see if Liverpool and Manchester City are willing to pay the asking price in the summer. Bellingham is reportedly valued at £150 million, and he would be an exceptional signing for most teams around the world.
Manchester City are one of the richest clubs in the world, and they certainly have the finances to afford the England international. With Ilkay Gundogan yet to sign a new contract, Bellingham could be the ideal replacement for Manchester City.
As for Liverpool, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are expected to leave as free agents. And Jurgen Klopp needs to bring in a top-class midfielder. The German manager is thought to be a huge admirer of Bellingham. And recent reports have claimed that Liverpool are optimistic about signing the 19-year-old midfielder.
As far as Real Madrid are concerned, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are on their last legs. So Carlo Ancelotti will have to find a long-term replacement for the ageing midfield duo. Bellingham has all the attributes to develop into a superstar. And he could be a quality signing for Real Madrid.
Apart from Liverpool and Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United are also keen on signing Bellingham. And it remains to be seen which of his suitors end up signing the 19-year-old midfielder at the end of the season. Bellingham was hugely impressive at the 2022 FIFA World Cup for England, and whoever ends up signing him will have a world-class prospect on their hands.