Jude Bellingham

[Tugay One Cup]

I honestly think he would have had issues adapting to the PL in the short term. I'm just basing that on how he performed against the Chelsea midfield where he was shut out of the game.

The interesting knock on effect is if Camavinga or Kroos become available

Camavinga isn't leaving any time soon. He'll play more at left back if he needs to but Real Madrid aren't daft enough to let him go.

 

[bigstanhibbert]

It just confused me that fab said he focused at dortmund and not making a decision because they in a title race and then this comes out and they still in title race

sorry tiger, but who the fuck is fab?

 

[Tb1981]

This Bellingham to Real Madrid may well be true
But on the face if it they are 14 points behind a shit Barca team with 15 points left to play for
Bit of good news to take attention off that before they their cup final on Saturday night

 

[blueparrot]

Madrid now has Tchoumeni, Bellingham, and Camavinga along with Tony Kroos. Incredible planning from them.

No they don't.

 

[vincent]

Madrid now has Tchoumeni, Bellingham, and Camavinga along with Tony Kroos. Incredible planning from them.

Kroos is leaving at the end of the season. But if they do get Bellingham that’s pretty decent and you can add Valverde to that.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

Kroos is leaving at the end of the season. But if they do get Bellingham that’s pretty decent and you can add Valverde to that.

The only reports I've seen suggest he's going to extend until 2024.

 

[Andrew___K]

Huge blow. This kid's got a unique package of qualities and imo has a chance to become an all-time great CM with a right guidance. Fantastic 'two-way' player, combining attacking flair with an impressive athleticism and ability to press and defend. Sadly, I don't see any comparable alternatives on the market. De Jong and Camavinga, who he resembles a bit, are already out of reach.

Will have to wait a while until another player with such package breaks through

 

[Dribble]

Did this not happen with Haaland?

From my recollection, everyone was being mentioned right up until around this time of the season, when news broke City were in negotiations with Dortmund.

The following day, Dortmund made a statement saying the same to the German Stock Exchange, then things went very quiet.

The first real inkling we had the deal was close or done was during Pep's presser, he smiled & laughed & said he's not allowed to talk about Haaland. About 4-5 days later, the transfer was confirmed.

What's odd about these announcements is that with Haaland it was essentially joint Dortmund & City statements when the deal was all but done. This seems to be all about Real.

TBH, I can't see Real doing this without being supremely confident they'll be in pole position for Bellingham. They also need to replace the ageing Kroos & Modric, & getting Bellingham would give them a seriously gifted midfield for the next 10 years...

 

[chesterbells]

Theyre already playing camavinga at lb and tchouameni on the bench. Kroos has extended, Modric will too. Odd all round

Still if we miss to anyone, best a non pl team

Re your last comment, yeah I suppose so mate.

 

[Dribble]

What about Veiga? 40 mil release clause. Doubt Madrid sign him after Bellingham.

Real love collecting shiny new toys. If they got Bellingham & Veiga, Camavinga & Bellingham start, with one from Valverde or Tchouameni with them & the other on the bench with Veiga.