Rumour Has It: Chelsea enter race to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Bellingham
Jude Bellingham is attracting plenty of admirers with his impressive performances for Borussia Dortmund and England.
The 19-year-old midfielder joined Dortmund from Birmingham City in 2020.
Bellingham is contracted until 2025, but clubs are queueing up to sign the young prospect.
TOP STORY – BLUES JOIN QUEUE FOR BELLINGHAM
Chelsea are the latest club to join the race to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, reportsthe Telegraph.
Fabrizio Romano claims that Liverpool, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Manchester United along with the Blues are all pursuing a deal for the teenager.
Romano reports that Dortmund are not in talks with any clubs yet, instead deferring any discussions and decision on a price tag until after the 2022 World Cup. The Telegraph claims that Bellingham will cost around £130 million (€145m).
The race to sign Jude Bellingham will include many top clubs and nothing will be decided now. Price tag to be clarified by BVB after WC, not before 2023. #Bellingham
Liverpool, Man City, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Man Utd — gonna be a long race.
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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 29, 2022
ROUND-UP
– The Daily Mail reportsManchester Citywant assurances fromBernardo Silvathat he will not push for a move at the end of this season following links withBarcelona during the last transfer window. City are said to be planning talks with Silva in the coming months.
–Barcelonaare interested inIlkay Gundogan, who has less than a year remaining on his Manchester City contract, reports Sport. The German midfielder, who turns 32 in October, has been with City since 2016.
–Karim BenzemaandReal Madridare close to agreeing to an extension on his contract, locking him down at the club until 2024, reports Italian journalistNicolo Schira.
– Tuttosport claims Milanhave offeredRafael Leaoan improved contract worth €6million per season plus bonuses, as they attempt to fend off interest fromChelseaand Manchester City.
– The Sun claims Arsenalwill make a January move for Aston Villa midfielderDouglas Luizafter failing in an attempt to sign him on deadline day.
– Socceroos 18-year-old forwardGarang Kuolhas flown to England to sign with Newcastle United having reached an agreement with his Australian club Central Coast, claims Fabrizio Romano. Sky Sports reports that Kuol will be loaned out in January.
