Jude Bellingham’s outstanding performances have boosted his transfer value ahead of what is predicted to be a ‘crazy’ battle for his signature next summer.
The midfielder played for England during the recent international break and is now the fifth most valuable player in world football at the age of 19.
According to the latest figures from Transfermarkt, Bellingham is valued at £81m – only second in the Premier League behind Erling Haaland, and above midfield stars Kevin de Bruyne and Bruno Fernandes. [both £76.5m].
Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe is ranked as the world’s most valuable player at £144m, with Haaland second at £135m, Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior third at £108m and Barcelona’s Pedri valued at the same value as Bellingham.
It comes ahead of what promises to be many months of speculation over the former Birmingham City ace’s future in Germany, with up to FIVE elite clubs ready to fight.
And while his transfer value could be around £80million, it’s likely Dortmund will demand much more due to his age, remarkable talent and potential for even more improvement, with reports claiming that he could fetch as much as £130million when the summer transfer window opens.
Liverpool have been heavily linked with an interest in the Three Lions youngster and have been tipped to move next summer at manager Jurgen Klopp’s insistence after missing out on Aurelien Tchouameni to Real Madrid.
The Reds are not alone, and although reports in Spain have claimed that Bellingham has already decided to join Real Madrid, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has cast doubt on those claims saying that a host of top clubs are enthusiastic and “nothing is decided yet”.
“It will be the new kind of Erling Haaland race with many clubs involved and crazy months of Jude Bellingham rumours,” the transfer guru said on his YouTube channel.
“But it’s very important to understand one point – Borussia Dortmund are not negotiating with any club at the moment. There are no ongoing talks.
“Dortmund will make their final price after the World Cup. There is no official clause included in Bellingham’s contract, so they can make the price, and they will discuss it after the World Cup because Bellingham’s performance at the World Cup could influence the price.
“All the big European giants will be there. Some of them have already made contact, some are waiting to enter the race, but let’s name a few clubs…
“Liverpool will be there. They wanted Tchouameni earlier this year but it was impossible to change their minds and he wanted Real Madrid so for Liverpool the priority next summer is to sign a new midfielder and they saved some money over the summer by signing Arthur Melo on loan, so Bellingham will be a priority.
“Man City will also be there, they’ll go for a new midfielder next summer and Bellingham are highly rated.
“Manchester United are still thinking about Bellingham, they know they are not in an easy position, but they will try to explore this opportunity.
“We know how strong Chelsea are from a financial point of view, and they are thinking about a new midfielder next summer. They wanted Frenkie de Jong this summer and next summer there is the situation of the N’Golo Kante and Jorginho contracts, so they opt for a new midfielder and Bellingham attracts interest.
“And then Real Madrid – not just the English clubs – they sold Casemiro to Manchester United at the end of the summer transfer window and next summer it could be a case of going for a new midfielder. ground.
“Even though they signed Tchouameni and have Camavinga, fantastic players for the future, they also have players like Luka Modric and Toni Kroos who have short contracts, that’s why Bellingham is also on Real Madrid’s list. and everything is absolutely open.
“So there will be a lot of clubs in the race, but the player doesn’t have an agreement with any club yet, so everything is under discussion and everything will take time.
“Bellingham is not deciding now, not this week or next week. All these clubs will be there.
“And Borussia Dortmund will for sure try to do their business early, not at the end of July or August, they will try to hold discussions around April, May and June.”
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