Arsenal Newsnow: While they will be underdogs in the summer of 2023, Arsenal may join the race for Jude Bellingham, a much sought-after midfielder
Arsenal Newsnow: The Athletic reports that Arsenal is interested in signing midfielder Jude Bellingham, although they face competition from other clubs. Liverpool and Real Madrid have stiff competition for a player valued at €150 million. He may be too expensive for them to sign.
Every summer, Borussia Dortmund trades away one of its most prized players. Their success in finding promising young talent and then selling them for a profit after only a few years is evidence of this. There has been a string of sales, including Jadon Sancho and Erling Haaland. So it may be time for Jude Bellingham to cash in this summer. [Arsenal Newsnow]
Arsenal Newsnow: Will Jude Bellingham move to Arsenal?
He was said to be open to a transfer in January. But the battle has been scheduled for the offseason. Around that time, Bellingham will make a decision on his future. He will take all offers into account. Arsenal has joined Liverpool and Real Madrid as potential bidders.
The Gunners have been dominating the Premier League this year. Their reputation has improved significantly over the last half year. Now, top players like Mykhaylo Mudryk and Joao Felix will want to join Mikel Arteta’s squad.
Those are doable goals for Arsenal in the new year. But Bellingham’s pursuit may be considered ambitious. Arsenal is reportedly considered outsiders in the race to sign the 19-year-old talent, who is valued at €150 million. [Arsenal Newsnow]
Arsenal and Bellingham are rivals, although they respect one another. If they are able to budget well this summer, they may give the pursuit a go, but the competition may be too stiff. The Gunners’ conceivable pursuit of the 19-year-old might be aided by a Premier League title and a return to the Champions League.
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Real Madrid are increasingly confident of winning the chase for Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham, with their pitch to the 19-year-old being that they are the best place for young talent in Europe. pic.twitter.com/qQRJmCZo4T
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Currently, there are two teams who are frontrunners to sign the midfielder. That may not change heading into the summer transfer window. Arsenal is looking to add a midfielder to their roster. But they may go elsewhere if they are unsuccessful in their current pursuits. [Arsenal Newsnow]
What’s next?
“Increasingly confident” is how Real Madrid describes their current position on signing Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund this summer. According to The Independent, Los Blancos are pitching themselves to Bellingham as the “greatest home for young talent in Europe” in an effort to sway his decision away from teams like Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Manchester United.
Bellingham will be joining the likes of Vinicius Jr., Aurelien Tchouameni, and Eduardo Camavinga, who Real Madrid sees as integral to the club’s future. The 19-year-old is valued at a stunning £130 million by Dortmund. But the Spanish champions think they are “leading the pursuit.”
