Following a crucial meeting with Jude Bellingham's father over the weekend, Real Madrid believe they are nearing an agreement to sign him, 90min understands.
Since joining Borussia Dortmund in 2020, the 19-year-old has swiftly established himself as one of the top midfielders in the world.
All season long, speculation over his future has been rampant, with Real Madrid primarily battling against Manchester City and Liverpool for his services.
Real Madrid and Manchester City are now in the running for Bellingham, according to a 90min story from April, but Borussia Dortmund is still holding out hope that he will agree to a new deal with a reasonable release clause.
However, sources have now told 90min that Bellingham is almost certain to move to the Santiago Bernabeu following a meeting between the midfielder's father and Real Madrid chief scout Juni Calafat on Monday.
Some of Real Madrid's brightest young stars have been signed by Calafat in recent years, including Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Eder Militao, Endrick, and Bellingham.
Contract negotiations between Bellingham and fellow midfielder Luka Modric have slowed in part because of Real Madrid's interest in Bellingham, who is likely to limit Modric's opportunities.
Toni Kroos and Los Blancos have already reached an agreement on a new contract, and he is most likely the only seasoned out-of-contract midfielder who will remain in the Spanish capital.
In order to sell Bellingham this summer, Borussia Dortmund will still need to demand a club-record price, which now stands at more than the €144 million Barcelona paid to get Ousmane Dembele in 2017.
Bellingham will be replaced by Daichi Kamada, who the BVB will sign from Eintracht Frankfurt for free.
Liverpool has been negotiating a contract to bring in the England international for years, but has been forced to withdraw because the price is becoming prohibitive for a team with limited funds and pressing requirements elsewhere in the roster.
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