Over the past couple of days, it has started to become clear that Real Madrid are in the driver’s seat to secure the signing of primary target Jude Bellingham in the summer transfer window.

Indeed, Los Blancos are understood to be ‘closer than ever’ to capturing the 19-year-old wonderkid’s signing. Talks with the midfielder’s camp have progressed very well and agreement on personal terms is understood to be pretty much sorted.

However, negotiations with Borussia Dortmund remain the final hurdle for Real Madrid to cross in their bid to sign Bellingham in the summer.

And, as per the latest update from Cadena SER, the two clubs are only separated by a €30 million variable payment in negotiations for Bellingham.

The report claims that Real Madrid have prepared a six-year contract for the England international, although some other sources have suggested he would be given a five-year deal.

It is further stated that Bellingham’s salary will only be less than Eden Hazard’s at Real Madrid, placing him on the second step in the payroll structure, while his deal would also consist of a €1 billion release clause.

While there are no hitches expected on the player’s side, the final frontier for the Merengues is coming to an agreement with Dortmund. The Black and Yellows are said to be asking for variables to the tune of €30 million, which is proving to be the bone of contention at this moment.

The two clubs share a good relationship, though, having worked on several deals in the past such as Nuri Sahin, Achraf Hakimi, and Reinier Jesus. And given Bellingham’s desire to move to Madrid, a compromise may well be reached in the coming days or weeks.