Real Madrid set ‘opening price’ in Jude Bellingham transfer talks
Real Madrid are ready formally begin transfer talks with Borussia Dortmund over their key target Jude Bellingham.
Los Blancos are tipped as the favourites to sign the England international this summer following Liverpool’s withdrawal from the race for the 19-year-old.
Despite Dortmund’s attempts to secure a contract extension for their star midfielder he now looks set to move on from Signal Iduna Park.
Real Madrid are prepared to follow a similar pattern to their 2022 signing of Aurelien Tchouameni from AS Monaco by personally sending officials to Germany to underline their commitment to the deal.
As per reports from Diario AS, Bellingham has indicated his choice of switch is to join Real Madrid, as negotiations move on to the next phase.
Real Madrid are not currently willing to match Dortmund’s €150m asking price, as part of the talks, with their ‘opening price’ set at a club record €120m, and they will potentially walk away if that is not accepted
Key Real Madrid duo return for Almeria test
Karim Benzema and Thibaut Courtois will return to the Real Madrid starting XI for this weekend’s La Liga home tie against Almeria.
The duo’s fitness boost is key positive for Los Blancos after Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Croatian veteran Luka Modric will miss out due to a thigh strain.
Modric was withdrawn in the second half of Los Blancos’ 4-2 midweek defeat at Girona with the experienced playmaker now a major doubt for the Copa del Rey final and the Champions League first leg tie against Manchester City.
However, Ancelotti has recalled Courtois and Benzema for the clash with the Andalucians, after they were rested against Girona.
The veteran Italian coach is looking to manage the game time of certain players in the final weeks of the campaign, with focus turning to games outside of league action, with Barcelona on the brink of title.
Los Blancos are currently 11 points behind their El Clasico rivals with seven leag ue games left to play
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