Chelsea leapfrog Liverpool in battle to sign ‘top target’ Jude Bellingham, PSG play down Kylian Mbappe exit rumours

Hey Jude Chelsea have made Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Jude Bellingham their “top target” ahead of next summer’s transfer window, according to the Mail. The 19-year-old is wanted by a host of European giants, with Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Real Madrid all reportedly interested in the youngster. However, Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has made Bellingham the “key target” as the west London club attempt to leapfrog their transfer rivals.

The report states that Chelsea will look to strengthen in central midfield next summer and also have West Ham United captain Declan Rice on their shortlist. Ad TransfersBarcelona, Juventus and Roma battle for Man Utd defender Dalot — Paper RoundYESTERDAY AT 21:31 Paper Round’s view: 2021 was the summer of Jadon Sancho, 2022 was the summer of Erling Haaland and 2023 will be all about Bellingham. Dortmund make sure they don’t let multiple big names leave in the same year, but it really looks like Bellingham is going to be the next star to depart the Bundesliga club.

It really seems like we’re going to see a bidding war for the teenager. He’s only 19 years old but he has already had his shirt number retired at his boyhood club Birmingham City, captained his club side and become a starter for the England national team. Whichever club wins the race to Bellingham’s signature is getting a certified superstar for the next 10 years.

Read the full story PSG attempt to quash Mbappe story Kylian Mbappe continues to be linked with a move away from Paris Saint-Germain after it was reported last week that he was unhappy in the French capital. However, Marca report that PSG reached an agreement with the World Cup winner to ensure he told the media that he denied asking to leave. The