Real Madrid ready to sign €100m Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham - Paper Round

Real target Bellingham Jude Bellingham is a fresh target for Real Madrid as they start to assemble a new midfield trio for the next decade. They have already signed Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni, but Borussia Dortmund could be ready to sell their 19-year-old England international for 100 million euros at the end of the current domestic season. Ad TransfersOpinion: Why Bellingham’s best destination would be Real Madrid3 HOURS AGO Paper Round’s view: Bellingham has been an exceptional talent for the last couple of years, and alongside Tchouameni and Camavinga, Real would have three midfielders who could dominate for the next few years to come.

With Toni Kroos and Luka Modric still at the club, there is a chance for a phased introduction into the first team so they are not overwhelmed by the demands. Read the full story Barcelona consider Messi return The rumours continue to build that Lionel Messi will return to Barcelona. The 35-year-old Argentine international could make the move at the end of the season, when his contract at Paris Saint-Germain runs out.

The player left the Spanish team when his contract there expired and financial restrictions meant that Messi could no longer be kept on with his wage requirements, according to the Daily Mail. Paper Round’s view: Realistically, you could argue that Barcelona were lucky to see Messi leave. He has struggled since leaving, and given his age, a decline would be inevitable.

If he were to return he could still demand a huge salary, but presumably not on the level that saw Barcelona decide to let him go in the first place. However, PSG are also said to be keen on extending his stay. Read the full story Ronaldo linked with Bayern Munich transfer Fresh from the news