Real Madrid Close In On Bellingham Deal - Reports

By Chimezie Nebolisa
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Spanish giants Real Madrid are closing in on Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, with reports saying a deal will soon be reached.

The England international is poised to move for over 100 million euros ($110 million), with Dortmund said to want considerably more.

Bellingham excelled at the World Cup with England in 2022 and has also drawn interest from Madrid's Champions League semi-final opponents Manchester City.

The 19-yea r -old signed for Dortmund at 17 from Championship team Birmingham City for 29 million euros ($32 million) and has become a key player for the German side.

Reports say any deal between Madrid and Dortmund will not be announced until the end of the Bundesliga season, with Bellingham's side a point behind leaders Bayern Munich in the title race.

Bellingham has scored 21 goals for Dortmund in 130 appearances across all competitions since arriving in 2020.