Jude Bellingham was always anticipated to be one of European football's most in-demand players next summer. His performances at the World Cup for England have only cemented that expectation – and enabled Borussia Dortmund to demand a far bigger fee for the midfielder.
At just 19 years old, Bellingham has the lot. Physicality, flawless technical ability, and a rare maturity. It's why the list of clubs in the race to sign the England international continues to grow. Liverpool are reportedly at front of the queue to sign Bellingham and have put in plenty of groundwork over the past year to lure the former Birmingham City youngster to Anfield.
Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are interested too and would have no issue matching the reported £130million asking price set by Dortmund. Neither would Manchester City, who have a good relationship with the Bundesliga side after taking Erling Haaland to the Etihad Stadium last summer.
