Bellingham move set to cause domino effect which could define Arsenal transfer plans

Jude Bellingham’s reported move to Real Madrid could set a domino effect in the transfer market that would benefit Arsenal.

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Los Blancos are close to securing a deal to sign Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund.

The England midfielder has been a target for Premier League clubs including Manchester City and Manchester United, however, negotiations with Madrid have reportedly progressed to the final stages.

Romano added in the Guardian report that the Champions League holders have almost agreed to personal terms with Bellingham, with the work of their chief scout Juni Calafat, having been central in accelerating discussions to this point

Although no fee is said to have been agreed, a meeting is allegedly scheduled to try and complete a deal with Dortmund.

Should Bellingham complete a move to the Champions League holders, it would cause a transfer domino effect that could benefit Arsenal.

Transfer domino effect?

Should Bellingham move to Real, it could open up the prospect of Camavinga leaving the Spanish capital.

Indeed, the France international has played 90 games in less than two years with Real but could be relegated to a lower standing in Carlo Ancelotti’s midfield pecking order upon the arrival of the England international.

The Evening Standard claimed the Gunners explored the possibility of taking Camavinga on loan back in January, and Mikel Arteta’s men may have a second bite at the cherry in the summer.

Indeed, Arsenal have prioritised signing a midfielder in the summer, and Camavinga could jump at the chance to re-establish himself in the middle after being deployed at left-back for most of the campaign.

Bellingham’s arrival at Real could also see Marcos Asensio move on, with the player's contract set to expire in the summer.

While the 27-year-old is reportedly in talks to renew his deal, Bellingham’s signing could see Asensio's game-time even more limited. Indeed, Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Spanish international for years.

Topics: Football, Arsenal, Eduardo Camavinga, Real Madrid, Marco Asensio, Premier League, Mikel Arteta, Jude Bellingham

Chris Byfield

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