REAL MADRID are reportedly preparing to send officials to Germany to talk to Jude Bellingham about signing for the club.
The England international, 19, has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in the summer.
Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are all keen to acquire the Borussia Dortmund superstar.
And Paris Saint-Germain has also been mooted as a possible destination.
Liverpool recently pulled out of the race as they look for midfielders at a more reasonable price – with Bellingham valued at around £130million.
And according to Marca, United, City and Chelsea could be set to miss out on him too as Real Madrid step up their pursuit.
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The Spanish giants are set to fly representatives over to Dortmund in the next few days for talks with Bellingham.
They are understood to have a "direct" line of communication with the midfielder.
And they are optimistic the former Birmingham man will join them on June 30.
But Dortmund are holding out hope of keeping him for one more season.
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He arrived in Germany in 2020 and has contributed 21 goals and 25 assists in 130 games for the club.
His deal runs until 2025, with Dortmund keen to hand him an improved contract to keep him until next year.
However, a departure seems the most likely option for Bellingham as Europe's giants circle for his signature.
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