Chelsea are set to face a huge battle in the transfer market to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham next summer.
Bellingham is considered one of the top talents in Europe and the Blues, along with Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are all said to be keen on signing the 19-year-old. Todd Boehly has implemented a clear vision at Stamford Bridge since completing a £4billion takeover earlier this year, with a focus on signing talented youngsters that can make an instant impact in the senior team.
Bellingham has been subject to long-term interest from the Blues, football.london understands. With injuries to N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic in the past, along with the ongoing contract situations with Kante and Jorginho, Chelsea are expected to fight hard for the England international's signing.
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The Blues pairing are both ageing and could leave Stamford Bridge on free transfers next summer if contract renewals are not agreed before the end of the season. Former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino believes Bellingham's fee could increase significantly should the 19-year-old enjoy an impressive World Cup campaign with England this winter.
Speaking on talkSPORT Weekend Breakfast, Cascarino said: “He’s the most exciting one out there and he seems to have all of the attributes to be a terrific player in the way that Liverpool play. Let’s get it right, if he keeps progressing in the way that he is, every club in the country and abroad will want him at the very highest level. There will be ten of them!
“It won’t be like one club and they’re the only club chasing Jude Bellingham, it’ll be a lot. It’s already been said he’s worth £150million, but if he goes to the World Cup and he ends up shining and playing brilliantly, Borussia Dortmund will demand more.”
Dortmund slapped a £110million price tag on Bellingham over the summer and refused to enter talks with any clubs regarding the talented midfielder.
The 19-year-old has three years left on his current deal with the Bundesliga outfit, but plenty of clubs - including Chelsea - are set to test Dortmund's resolve next summer with some huge bids likely to be submitted.
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