Real Madrid look set to focus their efforts on signing Kylian Mbappe now that they've wrapped up the signing of Jude Bellingham. The 19-year-old was heavily linked with a move to the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United, but he's opted for the Santiago Bernabeu instead.
Bellingham, who has signed a six-year deal in the Spanish capital, was 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, Borussia Dortmund swooped in and signed the teenage sensation instead.
Chelsea have been left to rue their decision to not sign Bellingham when they had the chance. The club have now missed out on arguably two of Europe's most exciting midfielders after losing Aurelien Tchouameni to Real Madrid last summer.
