REAL MADRID are ready to offer £89million for Borussia Dortmund and England ace Jude Bellingham, according to reports.
Bellingham, 19, has impressed in Germany since his £25million 2020 transfer from Birmingham City.
And he took the World Cup by storm for Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions.
Bellingham played five times in Qatar and scored in the 6-2 group game win over Iran.
The teenager’s performances have reinforced his place on the wishlists of a number of Europe’s elite clubs.
And according to ESPN, Spanish and European champions Real are ready to offer Dortmund £89m for the midfielder.
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However, they will refuse to pay “crazy” money for Bellingham, which could come as a boost to other interested parties.
As SunSport exclusively revealed, Pep Guardiola and the Manchester City hierarchy are determined to win the fight for Bellingham.
Etihad sources reckon the prospect of working with Guardiola will swing the Dortmund star’s decision in their favour.
The likes of Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are also keen.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Henderson tried to convince Bellingham Anfield was the place for him while they were in Qatar for the World Cup.
Asked about a January move, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said: “I’m the wrong person to ask about whether Jude is available in January.
“The January window? We are looking and if something happens, we’ll see. From a sports side, we are always prepared.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
