Revealed: Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham alternatives

Cameron Smith

• 28 Jan 2023 17:10 GMT
• 3 min read

Jude Bellingham remains Real Madrid's primary transfer target for the 2023 summer transfer window as the Englishman prepares for a Borussia Dortmund exit.

It's understood the Bundesliga side will sell Bellingham for the right price, with Real Madrid willing to commit over €100 million in order to seal a deal.

However, they aren't alone in pursuing the former Birmingham City star, with several Premier League teams taking a keen eye to his performances in Germany.

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Manchester United, who wanted him before he left Birmingham, Manchester City, and Liverpool are the three teams most serious in their ambitions of signing Bellingham, although Real Madrid are believed to be the frontrunners.

Bellingham even recently signed a Real Madrid shirt for a fan while wearing his Dortmund training kit, fuelling more rumours of a switch to the Santiago Bernabeu.

The Spanish giants signed Aurelien Tchouameni from AS Monaco last summer, but lost Casemiro to Man Utd, and they remain in the hunt for one more central midfielder. It's understood that Bellingham is that man, but there are a few other players who could make the switch to the Spanish capital if the Dortmund star opts against a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.

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Real Madrid's Bellingham alternatives

According to reports, Florentino Perez is a massive admirer of West Ham United's Declan Rice, although Arsenal's recent interest has meant Real Madrid have pulled out of the race.

However, the Gunners' pursuit of Brighton's Moises Caicedo could complicate things and consequently harm their chances of landing Rice. As a result, there is still a chance Real Madrid are able to swoop late and seal a deal.

Furthermore, Fichajes have reported that out-of-contract Chelsea veteran N'Golo Kante is a player that Real Madrid have identified as a possible target, with the Frenchman set to be available on a free this summer when his contract at Stamford Bridge expires.

In addition, Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi has been touted as a possible Bellingham alternatives by FootballEspana, who claim the midfielder would suit Los Blancos' transfer policy to a tee.