Transfer Talk – Chelsea keen on Dortmund’s Bellingham

The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe. However, with an eye on January, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!

TOP STORY: Blues in for BVB’s Bellingham

Chelsea are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, according to Christian Falk.

The 19-year-old has earned attention from just about every one of the world’s top clubs — including Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Liverpool.

Bellingham has been a key man for Dortmund this term, captaining them twice so far while scoring five goals and providing two assists across the campaign. He has scored in every one of their four Champions League matches so far.

Manchester City have certainly benefited from signing Bellingham’s former Dortmund teammate Erling Haaland, who has 20 goals and three assists from just 13 matches under Pep Guardiola.

Meanwhile, there have been plenty of questions asked about Liverpool’s midfield and it is felt that Bellingham would help solve their issues.

As for Chelsea, there has recently been talk that Jorginho and N’Golo Kante could both leave on free transfers in the summer — while Bellingham’s transfer wouldn’t come cheap, he would certainly help make up for the quality departing.

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PAPER GOSSIP

– Calciomercato have reported that Paris Saint-Germain have joined Chelsea in trying to sign AC Milan winger Rafael Leao, who has a release clause of €150m. Milan do not want their talisman to leave and have held contacts with his entourage in recent days as they aim to reach a new deal.

– Gabriel Martinelli wants to extend his contract with Arsenal despite Chelsea having previously shown an interest in the Brazilian winger, according to