The number of clubs linked with a big-money move for Jude Bellingham seems to grow by the week. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder is still only 19 but is a regular in the Bundesliga and Champions League and last night added to his England credentials with another accomplished display in the 3-3 draw with Germany.
There was plenty of interest in him last summer but that is expected to intensify ahead of the next summer window. Recruited from Championship side Birmingham City in 2020 for a fee of £25million, Bellingham's market value is said to be more than £100m north of that figure.
David James, the former Manchester City goalkeeper, feels it is inevitable a tug-of-war for the youngster's services will happen. Read more : City may have secret weapon in battle for Bellingham transfer However he fears Spanish giants Real Madrid will ultimately usurp City and other Premier League rivals. "He’s 19 years old, he’s played over 100 games and has 16 international caps.
I think he’s mustard," James told GGRecon. "Having met him and spoken to him, and also taking into account that I know people who work with him, he’s the most grounded 19-year-old in football.
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