Huge claim made regarding Chelsea’s interest in Jude Bellingham

Welcome and happy Friday to Chelsea supporters. Let’s quickly run through the state of affairs as we await a few possible marquee Blues additions this summer. You have most likely read reports that Jules Kounde, the Sevilla centreback, is no longer the priority signing at Stamford Bridge. Matthijs de Ligt is apparently the main defensive target now; Juventus will attempt to obtain a particularly high fee if they are to relinquish their defender. Martin Skriniar is another ‘CB’ linked with a potential switch to Fulham Road, though there was no swap with Inter Milan involving Romelu Lukaku. The stories concerning a fresh defence are heating up, but nothing is concrete from trustworthy journalists – yet.

Meanwhile the chase for an illustrious winger or two feels closer, especially now that Lukaku and his ridiculous salary have temporarily exited to Italy. Hakim Ziyech is a probable leaver, having supposedly requested a transfer. Pride of London remain confident that Raphinha shall be acquired in replacement of the Moroccan. However, Barcelona are the last club you want attempting to hijack any deal as an agreement nears. Do the English and Italian teams really want the exact same targets as one another? Speculation also sees Raheem Sterling on the verge of joining the West Londoners.

Huge claim made regarding Chelsea’s interest in Jude Bellingham

While the search for new wingmen continues, there was a notable claim made by a credible journalist regarding Chelsea’s possible interest in Jude Bellingham of Borussia Dortmund and England. The youthful midfielder is clearly a fairly precocious talent in the footballing world: making his Three Lions debut at 17 years old.

In the process, the teenager became his national side’s third-youngest representative. If you’re wondering, Theo Walcott and Wayne Rooney are the only countrymen ahead of the Birmingham City youth product in that category. Pedigree, indeed.

Consequently, the former is said to be courted by most of the superclubs on the planet. ‘Chels’ interest in Dortmund’s prime asset has been spoken of for a while in the media. Although the battle for his signature is not expected until this time next year, talk surrounding Bellingham is increasing. Manchester United, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Thomas Tuchel’s outfit are all connected with targeting the Bundesliga man. The usual suspects, eh?!

Earlier this week, there was a claim made that the Germans would demand in excess of £100million for their athlete. And, as previously mentioned, that will be in June/July 2023. Obviously the fees we describe are monumental – though Todd Boehly and Tuchel mean business. Therefore Chelsea won’t be deterred by this valuation for a top performer in his position.

If you want to know if the Blues’ admiration of Bellingham is accurate, then I would have to say it appears so. Reliable reporter Matt Law of The Telegraph asserts that CFC will be among the bidders in 12 months, even if that eye-watering price is correct.

PoL certainly endorse this hypothetical signing for Chelsea: skill set, rare specialist with versatility, length of career ahead, homegrown star, energetic pressing, facilitating and occasional goals. With regards to weaknesses, WhoScored state that there are no significant issues. I concur with the outlet. Aside from slight inexperience due to age, which will come, Bellingham is a ‘complete midfielder’.