Jude Bellingham Next Club Odds: Who are the three leading contenders to snap up Jude Bellingham in 2023?

While the likes of Lionel Messi might find continued speculation regarding his future in 2023, the summer transfer window could have all of its headlines stolen by England’s hottest young prospect.

Only continuing on what has been a remarkable rise since making the move to Borussia Dortmund from Birmingham three years ago, Jude Bellingham has quickly transformed into one of European football’s most influential midfield stars.

With BVB now at the heart of a real Bundesliga title scrap, the 19-year-old has become the poster boy for the German giants and has been appointed as the club’s captain this season.

Arguably the brightest performer as England reached the quarter-finals at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, it is no secret that Bellingham has a string of heavyweight admirers who are all waiting for the transfer window to reopen.

With Dortmund already making it clear that they value their midfield talisman in excess of £100million, we have taken a look at the three leading contenders in the race to snap up Bellingham’s signature this summer.

 

Liverpool

Opening their Champions League knockout stage adventure with a nightmare 5-2 drumming at home against Real Madrid on February 21st, Liverpool have come under increasing scrutiny this season.

Now simply in a battle to try and claim an essential top-four finish in 2023, Jurgen Klopp’s side have certainly gained a reputation for their rather glaring issues in the middle of the pitch.

While the Premier League giants might have broken the bank as they welcome Darwin Nunez to Anfield last summer, fans on Merseyside have been calling on their side to add a natural central midfielder to their ranks.

With the likes of Thiago, Fabhino, James Milner and Jordan Henderson all now on the wrong side of 30, it has been heavily suggested over recent months that Bellingham is Klopp’s number one target when the window reopens.

With reports even stating that the one-time Dortmund boss is willing to break Liverpool’s transfer record in order to raid his former club, Klopp does appear to have put all his eggs in Bellingham’s basket this summer.

Although the Reds might face a real prospect of missing out on Champions League football for next season, they still find themselves sat in pole position to snap up Bellingham’s signature.

Liverpool to sign Jude Bellingham this summer – Best Odds: 2/1 with BetVictor

 

Manchester City

While it might be Liverpool who are reportedly leading the Bellingham chase in 2023, Klopp’s side will know that they face a major heavyweight tussle over the coming months.

Although Manchester City might be dealing with some rather public issues behind the scenes at the Etihad after being hit with over 100 alleged breaches of FFP rules, the reigning Premier League champions are expected to flash their cash this summer.

Despite Pep Guardiola’s side welcoming former Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips to Manchester last year in a £45million deal, City could be set for a real midfield overhaul ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.

With Ilkay Gundogan now entering the final six months of his deal at the Etihad, Guardiola has been filled with praise for Bellingham’s development over the past 12 months.

With the 19-year-old putting in a Man of the Match performance as City welcomed Dortmund to the Etihad for a Champions League showdown prior to the World Cup break, Bellingham has plenty of admirers in the blue half of Manchester.

Still firmly in the mix to claim yet another Premier League crown this season, Bellingham would certainly be another superstar arrival should City agree to another blockbuster deal.

Manchester City to sign Jude Bellingham this summer – Best Odds: 4/1 with BetVictor

 

Real Madrid

While Bellingham might have all of the Premier League’s elite chasing his signature when the window reopens, the 22-cap international also has plenty of fans from across Europe.

Although many might have suggested that Dortmund’s midfield talisman is leaning towards making a return to England after leaving Birmingham back in 2020, Real Madrid has remained a long-term admirer and are still in the chase.

Watching the likes of Casemiro make the move to Manchester United last summer and with continued speculation that Toni Kroos could be hanging up his boots at the end of the season, Los Blancos have embarked on a real midfield change-up over recent times.

Bringing in both French starlets Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni last year, Madrid reportedly see Bellingham as the final piece of their midfield puzzle.

Although Madrid might face a real uphill struggle in their bid to reclaim their domestic crown this season, the reigning European champions have proven they’re willing to break the bank.

Still widely regarded to be world football’s most iconic and historic club, Carlo Ancelotti’s superstars are still believing that they can lure Bellingham to the Spanish capital this summer.

Real Madrid to sign Jude Bellingham this summer – Best Odds: 5/1 with BetUK

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