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Real Madrid want in excess of £100 million for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez as the Premier League team eye Los Blancos midfielder Jude Bellingham. The English player has been with Madrid since the season of 2023.
Jude Bellingham's impact at Real Madrid
Since leaving Borussia Dortmund nearly three years ago in a deal worth €103 million, Bellingham has been a crucial player for Los Blancos. In 128 games across all competitions, the 22-year-old has amassed 44 goals and 36 assists. That consists of six goals and four assists in 28 games this season.
Real Madrid set asking price for Jude Bellingham
Despite being contracted to Real Madrid till 2029, Bellingham is not considered as untouchable. President Florentino Perez regards the Euro 2024 finalist highly, but as per SportsBoom, an offer over £120 million from the Blues could test Madrid's resolve to keep Bellingham provided they part ways with Fernandez.
The 25-year-old Argentine has been a crucial player for Chelsea since his arrival from Benfica in January 2023 after winning the FIFA World Cup. He has scored 27 goals and as many assists in 150 appearances across all competitions for the Blues.
Will Chelsea part ways with Enzo Fernandez?
Contracted to Chelsea till 2032, Fernandez feels comfortable at the West London club, but an opportunity to join Real Madrid could feel too good to turn down. Nevertheless, it is not known whether Chelsea would mind losing Fernandez.
It is interesting to note that Premier League champions Liverpool were in the hunt for Jude Bellingham before he eventually joined Los Blancos nearly three years ago.
Jude Bellingham suffers injury against Elche
Real Madrid kept up the pressure on La Liga table toppers Barcelona with a 2-1 home victory against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, but the win was soured by a hamstring injury to Jude Bellingham.
After 10 minutes into the match at the Santiago Bernabeu, Bellingham hobbled off in tears, replaced by Brahim Diaz, before Madrid confirmed that the midfielder had torn his left hamstring. Boss Alvaro Arbeloa said:
"Jude was in perfect condition to play and has given everything. It's a very important loss, but I have an extraordinary squad. Let's not forget that there are 17 players here who were European champions a year-and-a-half ago. With them, we will overcome whatever situations come our way."
The Real Madrid player's injury could also damage his chances of appearing in England's March friendlies against Uruguay and Japan before Thomas Tuchel names his World Cup squad.
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