Real Madrid Have Opened Talks For €90 Million Jude Bellingham Move

Bellingham, who came through the Birmingham City academy, has quickly matured into one of the most exciting midfielders in world football.

The 18-year-old has churned in a series of impressive all-action displays for Dortmund and has also cemented himself as a permanent fixture in Gareth Southgate's England squads.

But while many might think Bellingham is set for a return to England, it seems another adventure abroad could be on the cards.

That timeframe would work out perfectly for Los Blancos as they would not be able to register Bellingham until Vinicius Jr receives a Spanish passport.

Real have currently filled their quota for non EU players and are waiting for Vinicius, a Brazil international, to qualify as a Spanish citizen.

The La Liga giants are placing an emphasis on freshening up their midfield options, with the successful trident of Casemiro, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos not getting any younger.

Dortmund forked out an initial £25 million for a 17-year-old Bellingham, who stepped out of his comfort zone in July 2020.

He signed a contract extension last year, tying him down until June 30 2025.

If Bellingham was to make the switch to Real, he would follow in the footsteps of countrymen Steve McManaman, David Beckham, Jonathan Woodgate and Michael Owen.