'Keep an eye on Chelsea': Romano names Blues' two biggest midfield targets

Fabrizio Romano said that Chelsea are in the race to sign Jude Bellingham and Frenkie de Jong next summer.

“It will be almost impossible to keep the player in the summer,” Romano said on his YouTube channel, as quoted by TEAMtalk.

“He’s doing fantastic with England and for Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, in the Bundesliga and in the World Cup.

“Bellingham is great everywhere. He’s an amazing player and this is why Borussia Dortmund didn’t want to decide any price before or during the World Cup. The price will be decided after the World Cup and negotiations will happen in 2023.

“Many clubs have had discussions with people close to Bellingham but not yet with Dortmund. These clubs are, for sure Liverpool, they want Bellingham at all costs, Real Madrid are also interested and have had some contacts.

“Manchester City, he’s big friends with Erling Haaland and City will probably go for a midfielder in the summer. Keep an eye on Chelsea because Bellingham and Frenkie De Jong are two players that remain on Chelsea’s list.”

It was previously reported that Dortmund value Bellingham at €150m. He will most likely leave the German side next summer.

As for De Jong, Barca were ready to let him go for €80m last summer but the player himself opted against leaving Camp Nou.

Source: Fabrizio Romano via Teamtalk