Real Madrid close on deal to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund via IrishTimesSport
Borussia Dortmund's English midfielder Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring his team's first goal during their recent Bundesliga win over Eintracht Frankfurt. Photo: Ina Fassbender/AFP via Getty ImagesReal Madrid are close to securing a deal to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund. The England midfielder has been a target for Premier League clubs including Manchester City but negotiations with Madrid are progressing to the final stages.
The Champions League holders have almost agreed personal terms with Bellingham and the work of their chief scout, Juni Calafat, has been important in accelerating discussions to this point. A meeting is scheduled to try to complete an agreement with Dortmund. Although no fee has been settled, Madrid do not anticipate a problem in that regard and they hope to finalise matters this month. The progress made by the Spanish club is a blow for City, their most serious rivals in pursuit of Bellingham, who turns 20 in June.
Liverpool withdrew from the race last month because the cost would have restricted the planned overhaul of Jürgen Klopp’s squad. Manchester United are keen on the player but that interest was contingent on moves by the Glazers to sell the club or take outside investment.
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