Posted: 00:38, 17 September 2022 | Updated: 00:56, 17 September 2022
Chelsea will face Manchester United and Liverpool in the transfer race to sign Jude Bellingham next summer, according to reports.
Bellingham has become one of the most sought-after midfielders in the world after excelling in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund.
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has identified Bellingham as one of his main targets ahead of the 2023-2024 campaign.
Chelsea to face United and Liverpool in transfer race for Jude Bellingham
According to the Sun, Chelsea are looking to sign some of the world’s most talented youngsters ahead of the 2023-2024 campaign.
Boehly – who spent £271million on new signings this summer – is said to be a big fan of the England international.
He and new Chelsea boss Graham Potter are keen to secure the 19-year-old’s services next summer.
However, they will face stiff competition for the Dortmund midfielder – who will cost in excess of £100m.
He has become one of the most sought after midfielders after excelling with Dortmund
Boehly – who spent £271million this summer – is said to be a big fan of the England international
Sportsmail previously reported how Liverpool had identified the Borussia Dortmund and England star as a key piece in Jurgen Klopp’s midfield puzzle.
The German manager said he was a big fan of Bellingham and was interested in signing the 19-year-old during the summer.
However, Dortmund were unwilling to sell Bellingham as they had just sold Erling Haaland to Manchester City.
As a result, Klopp’s plans to sign Bellingham for the 2022-2023 Premier League season have been scuppered.
However, it is believed that Bellingham could be sold in the summer of 2023 as Dortmund prepare for an interest.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp (R) is also interested in signing the 19-year-old star next summer.
However, he will have to battle it out with Manchester United manager Erik ten Haag (R)
Liverpool hope to be at the top of the list when Bellingham considers his future ahead of next season.
The Reds signed central midfielder Arthur Mello on loan from Juventus on deadline day, but he was seen as a stumbling block while they wait for Bellingham.
Liverpool therefore have space for the 19-year-old but will need to fend off interest from the likes of Manchester United to secure a deal.
Erik ten Hag is interested in signing Bellingham as he looks to bolster United’s midfield.
Bellingham (right) has been in fine form for Dortmund under manager Edin Terzic (left)
The Red Devils were hoping to secure the services of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong this summer but failed to do so.
They did, however, manage to sign Christian Eriksen but the 30-year-old star is coming off the back of his career.
Manchester United also paid £70 million to secure Casemiro’s services from Real Madrid. However, the Brazilian is yet to fully settle into the team.
However, it remains to be seen where Bellingham will choose to play its football for the 2023-2024 campaign.
Bellingham’s market value could soar if he plays a vital role for England at the World Cup
When asked ahead of Dortmund’s clash with Manchester City, Bellingham said: “The club has done a lot for me and made me feel very welcome since I arrived and gave me the opportunities to develop even more.
“To look beyond that and into the future would be disrespectful.”
Bellingham’s market value could soar if he stars for England at the World Cup in Qatar.
The 19-year-old was named in Gareth Southgate’s squad earlier this week and many believe he could start alongside Declan Rice in November.
