With the January transfer window now open around Europe, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Bellingham to turn down new BVB deal
Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid have all been boosted in their pursuit of Jude Bellingham, after it was announced that the 19-year-old midfielder is preparing to turn down a double-your-money offer from Borussia Dortmund.
That’s according to the Sun, which reports that the England international is set to sit down with Dortmund bosses this week to deliver the news that he wants to leave the club he joined from Birmingham City.
Dortmund have been prepared to make Bellingham their highest-paid player by offering him £180,000 a week, which is double his existing salary, but it looks as though he wants to test himself at a higher level.
Bellingham is now expected to kick-start a rush for his signature, with Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid all long-term admirers.
Interested parties will have to pay 75% of his transfer fee in advance, which is expected to be in excess of £100 million. Birmingham City also are due a percentage of whatever fee is agreed.
Dortmund have made no secret of the fact that while they want to keep Bellingham, they’re prepared to let him leave as long as he gives them time to find a replacement — and that time looks to be coming very soon.
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