Chelsea seem to have found a huge incentive to sign Manu Kone instead of Jude Bellingham this summer. The Borussia Dortmund star has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge lately as Todd Boehly looks to bolster the club's midfield options.
Bellingham, who sees his contract at the Signal Iduna Park expire in 2025, has been subject to long-term interest from the Blues, football.london understands. The west Londoners watched the midfielder during his time as an academy player at Birmingham City but, after failing to act on their interest, the German side swooped in and signed him instead.
Chelsea have been left to rue their decision to not acquire the teenage sensation when they had the chance, and now it's thought Dortmund will demand at least £100million for his signature. With the Blues under pressure from Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules after splashing over half a billion pounds on signings this season, Boehly could be inclined to capitalise on a bargain elsewhere.
