Real Madrid ready to splash €140m for midfielder

If the past few days are anything to go by, Real Madrid are edging closer to their dream midfield transfer target with every passing minute.

Jude Bellingham’s transfer saga may be the longest storyline of the upcoming transfer window, but its end could be sweet for Los Blancos and their faithful.

Carlos Carpio of MARCA brings the latest news about the England International’s much-awaited transfer.

Real Madrid are now said to be willing to shell out more than €120 million for the midfielder’s arrival.

The club’s scouting head Juni Calafat is a big fan of the player and on his insistence, Los Blancos would now be willing to pay the €100 million plus €40 million in add-ons that Dortmund are reportedly demanding for Bellingham.

Another key factor pushing the youngster towards Santiago Bernabeu is the chance to play alongside Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. Bellingham is a staunch admirer of the midfield legends, Modric in particular, and sees the chance to share the dressing room with them as an irresistible offer.

Further, the Madrid-based club have presented the teenager with a project that shows the development of their four young stars.

Aurelien Tchouameni, Federico Valverde, Rodrygo Goes, and Vinicius Jr are already established starters under Carlo Ancelotti and are amongst the best in the world in their respective positions.

Needless to say, the club’s good track record in developing talents will go a long way in influencing Bellingham’s decision.

The 19-year-old has started 15 games for Dortmund this season, scoring three goals and providing two assists in the process. His staggering influence on the English national team in the recently conducted FIFA World Cup showcased his maturity on the biggest stage.

While there has been interest from Liverpool and Manchester City, all signs seem to be pointing towards Bellingham moving to Real Madrid in the summer.