Real Madrid are reportedly determined to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham during this summer's transfer window.
The England international is widely expected to leave BVB in the upcoming market, with many of the leading clubs in world football keen on his signature.
As it stands, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Manchester City are thought to be the favourites for the 19-year-old, who has scored 10 goals and registered four assists in 24 appearances at club level this term.
According to AS, Los Blancos have made Bellingham 'their main objective' for the summer market, with the Spanish and European champions determined to secure his signature.
The report claims that Carlo Ancelotti's side are not currently in discussions with Dortmund, but the La Liga outfit are confident that their strong relationship with the German team will place them in a strong position when it comes to any potential negotiations.
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Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl recently branded Bellingham "irreplaceable" for the club while confirming that there had been no offers for his services.
"There have been no enquiries at the moment," Kehl told Sky Deutschland. "If you saw him last weekend, with the focus and the passion that he has on the pitch (you'd see) that he is irreplaceable for us at the moment.
"From a sporting perspective, I would be thrilled if the boy would stay and would stay a long time at Borussia Dortmund. But I can't predict how the situation will develop over the next few months."
Dortmund are still said to be working to convince Bellingham to stay, with Bild recently reporting that the club are prepared to offer him 'a historic deal' to commit his future to the Bundesliga outfit.
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However, the Englishman is believed to be determined to leave this summer, with Manchester United also believed to be keeping a close eye on the developments.
Bellingham made the move to Dortmund from Birmingham City in 2020, and he has represented the Black and Yellows on 114 occasions, scoring 20 goals and contributing 22 assists in the process.
Real Madrid could overhaul their midfield this summer, with Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Dani Ceballos all seeing their current deals expire at the end of the season.
Ceballos is thought to be working his way towards an extension due to his recent form, but Modric and Kroos continue to be linked with exits, with the experienced duo thought to be considering departing.
Los Blancos have been quiet over the last couple of transfer windows, only bringing in Aurelien Tchouameni and Antonio Rudiger, with the latter arriving on a free transfer from Chelsea.
Matt Law
