Jude Bellingham has earned huge praise following his performances for England at the World Cup, with former England boss Sven Goran Eriksson lauding the teenager by comparing him to Paul Scholes.
Chelsea have been consistently linked with the teenage star, with Todd Boehly hoping to further improve his squad following a difficult start to their Premier League campaign with Chelsea sitting ninth ahead of the league's restart on Boxing Day. However, they will face an important decision having already spent £272 million this season, meaning that a transfer could take their spending above £400 million amid Bellingham's reported £131 million asking price.
Midfield reinforcements appear key for Chelsea, with the injury problems faced by N'Golo Kante as well as the age profile of players such as Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic. Bellingham would fit the bill perfectly in this regard, with the former Birmingham City youngster still a teenager.
