JUDE BELLINGHAM’S reported transfer preference is set to deal a big blow to the summer plans of England’s financial heavyweights.
The likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool are all big fans of the 19-year-old and are eager to try and secure his signature.
However, these plans are set to be thwarted due to Bellingham’s own preference of destination next season.
According to The Times, Bellingham would prefer to STAY in Germany with Borussia Dortmund until 2024.
The reason derives from Bellingham’s fear of pushing for a move which may not be “absolutely right” for him.
Liverpool had been the widely reported frontrunners to land Bellingham in the summer.
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However, the Reds pulled out of the race to sign him after bulking at Dortmund’s £130million asking price.
The fee is in the budget of some other interested clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Manchester City.
The Times report also suggests there was no real indication from Bellingham that he preferred Anfield to elsewhere despite his father, Mark, being a Liverpool fan.
Dortmund would like to keep Bellingham for another season before they are forced into a decision with his contract expiring in 2025.
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But they are said to be planning a new contract for Bellingham that would see his salary rise by a whopping 150 per cent to £13m a year.
This deal would also include a release clause of £131m.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
