Ben Jacobs of CBS Sports has issued a lengthy update on the chase for Borussia Dortmund star, Jude Bellingham. One club included in his post was Graham Potter’s Chelsea.
According to Jacobs, the London side are keeping tabs on the situation and would be willing to “structure a deal in a very preferable manner for Dortmund.” Although, he goes on to mention that the two-time Champions League winners are not the frontrunners currently.
It is believed that it will take an offer of up to £131 million to get the Bundesliga side to part with their player.
Chelsea Prepared to Make Preferable Offer for Jude Bellingham
Manchester United have work to do. Bellingham sees #UCL football as essential. Chelsea are also keeping tabs on Bellingham and would be prepared to structure a deal in very preferable manner for Dortmund. But like #MUFC, #CFC are not currently frontrunners.
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) September 27, 2022
In-Demand
The 19-year-old England international has already won over some of Europe’s top clubs thanks to his impressive two year stint in Germany. He has won a host of personal accolades and earned a spot in the 2021/22 Bundesliga Team of the Season for his stellar play. He was the runner for the 2021 Kopa Trophy – a trophy awarded to the best player U21 every year – when he lost out to Pedri.
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It comes as no surprise that the midfielder has garnered so much interest and such a high price tag.
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Will Chelsea Land Jude Bellingham?
It’s far too early to tell but Todd Boehly is certainly willing to make the hard-sell to win people over. While the two teams may be able to come to an agreement, especially with the Blues willing to make their offer “very preferable”, it will be tough to win over the player.
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Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United are all named as competitors for the signature of the teenager. However, a lot could depend on how Graham Potter’s team performs on the pitch this season.
