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Real Madrid prepared to submit official bid to Dortmund to sign Jude Bellingham – Romano
Matters are escalating with pace in the transfer operation of Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid. The English prodigy has been on the European champions’ radar for a long time now, and his signing could become a reality in the coming weeks.
According to reports from Fabrizio Romano, Los Blancos are prepared to submit their first official bid to Borussia Dortmund in an effort to complete the transaction. They have had a complete personal agreement with the player for two weeks now and only the formal agreement between the clubs remains to be reached.
Last week, reports brought to the fore the potential offer that the Merengues could submit to the German outfit. They now appear prepared to launch the same offer after making tweaks and calculating the economics involved.
The proposal is expected to include a fixed fee of €100 million with a potential €20-€30 million included as add-ons. It is not far from Dortmund’s ask of €150 million and will thus serve as a stable starting point for the impending negotiations.
One would not expect the German setup to accept the very first offer that arrives at their doorstep. After all, Bellingham is their biggest star and they are expected to fight tooth and nail for every extra pound they can bring in for him.
The youngster is expected to be a regular starter in Real Madrid’s midfield next season and will arrive as a much-needed fresh pair of quality legs for Carlo Ancelotti. After all, last night’s debacle at the Etihad showed exactly why the club needed to prioritize the change of guard in midfield.
In 31 appearances for Dortmund this season, Bellingham has scored eight goals and provided four assists in the Bundesliga. Further, he averages 1.1 key passes per game and has created eight big chances.
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Manchester United launch final push to sign Real Madrid outcast; club resists permanent exit
Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of Endrick as the Brazilian forward’s future at Real Madrid becomes increasingly uncertain, with a potential January loan move emerging as a solution to his lack of regular playing time.
According to Bernabeu Digital, Manchester United are making a final push to convince the 19-year-old to join them.
However, negotiations could prove complicated because the Premier League club is interested in including a purchase option in the deal, while Real Madrid are not currently planning to give up permanent control of the striker.
Endrick’s limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season have opened the door to a temporary departure, with AC Milan and Tottenham also emerging as potential destinations.
Why Manchester United want Endrick?
Manchester United are looking for greater attacking productivity and believe Endrick could provide a different dimension to their forward line.
The Premier League club has also been linked with the Brazilian in the past, as they assess options to improve their goalscoring output after a poor start to the season.
Notably, his situation at Real Madrid makes a move more plausible, as Endrick has struggled to secure consistent minutes, and the club is considering a loan that would give him the chance to play regularly.
However, United’s preferred terms could become the biggest obstacle.
The English side reportedly wants the option to buy Endrick at the end of the loan, potentially giving them a route to a permanent transfer if he impresses.
Real Madrid reject permanent Endrick exit
Real Madrid’s preference is understood to be a straightforward loan without a purchase option.
The club want Endrick to gain experience elsewhere before returning to compete for a place in the squad, rather than risk losing a young forward they have invested in for the future.
His previous loan spell at Lyon provides a possible model for another temporary move, although any agreement would depend on the terms offered and the player’s own preferences.
Manchester United are prepared to make an attractive financial proposal in an effort to secure his arrival, but money alone may not resolve the disagreement if Real Madrid remain unwilling to include a purchase clause.
