Frank Lampard claimed that he was 'desperate' to sign Jude Bellingham but Chelsea refused to sanction £20m transfer swoop for Real Madrid star.
Frank Lampard claimed that he was "desperate" to sign Jude Bellingham but Chelsea refused to sanction £20m transfer swoop for Real Madrid star.The Blues legend took charge at Stamford Bridge in 2019 in what was his first stint with the London club as manager. During that tenure, he was eager to bring Bellingham just when the England international was starting to make a name for himself at Birmingham.
"But I couldn't get it through upstairs - the idea of paying £20m for someone his age ..."Subsequently, Manchester United reportedly expressed interest in Bellingham, with legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson personally guiding him on a tour during a visit to the club's Carrington training complex. This sparked a competition between United and Borussia Dortmund for Bellingham's signature, with Dortmund ultimately securing the young talent.
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