REAL MADRID have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham.
Earlier this month, SunSport revealed that the Spanish giants were confident in winning the transfer race for the 19-year-old.
While Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool are also pushing to sign the youngster, Real Madrid consider themselves in pole position to complete the deal, which is expected to be worth around £87million.
Many fans are now convinced that Bellingham is Bernabeu-bound following the revelation that three Real Madrid stars have been granted Spanish passports.
Brazilian trio Eder Militao, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo recently became citizens of Spain, meaning that there are three non-EU player spots now available in the squad.
This opens up the opportunity for Bellingham – who is an English citizen – to join the club.
Fans took to Twitter to react to the revelation, with one person writing: “Does this signing excite me? Very much. Did Real Madrid need an English player? Since a long time. Is Bellingham the ideal signing for 2023? Without a doubt.”
Another added: “Let’s gooooo!!!!”
While a third simply said: “Perfect timing.”
Bellingham’s current contract with Borussia Dortmund expires in 2025, but he is expected to leave Signal Iduna Park next summer.
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He made history earlier this month by becoming the youngest Bundesliga captain EVER as he stepped in as a replacement for Marco Reus and Mats Hummels.
The midfielder is also on track to become one of the most expensive players in Bundesliga history.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
