Luka Modric concluded the party after Jude Bellingham’s opener – Getty image Jude Bellingham was on the score sheet as Real Madrid delivered a sensational 4-1 win against Villarreal, to make huge title statement. The win took Carlo Ancelotti’s side to the top of the La Liga table, placing them one point ahead of title rivals Girona.
Luka Modric concluded the party after Jude Bellingham’s opener – Getty image Bellingham’s goal through a powerful header marked his 13th in the current campaign, while Rodrygo Goes extended Real Madrid’s lead before halftime, securing. However, Villarreal succeeded in displaying some strength after the break, with Jose Luis Morales finding the net. But Real Madrid swiftly responded to regain control. Brahim Diaz’s run and finish reinstated their two-goal lead, and Luka Modric sealed the victory with his 13th consecutive season scoring a league goal for Los Blancos.
Bellingham at a match for Borussia Dortmund. Source: Getty The deal which is believed to be one of the largest transfer fees in both clubs’ histories has not been signed, but that is among the formalities that will follow. Unlike Real Madrid, Premier League suitor Manchester City ‘has not submitted offers or provided financial numbers to Dortmund or Bellingham regarding a transfer fee or salary’. Bellingham has made more than 130 appearances since joining Dortmund from Birmingham for just over £20 million three years ago. He impressed in the Champions League and was a key player as Dortmund narrowly missed out on the Bundesliga title this season. Bellingham also made his England debut after moving to Dortmund and was a regular starter for Gareth Southgate’s side at the 2022 World Cup. Bellingham has played the most minutes (2,691) of any Dortmund outfield player in the Bundesliga this season. He also scored 14 goals in all competitions. 
Bellingham at a match for England. Source: Getty He will join a midfield at Madrid that includes Luka Modric, Fede Valverde, Toni Kroos, and Aurelien Tchouameni. Former Real Madrid and Liverpool winger Steve McManaman believes Bellingham will “be treated like a King” if he completes a move to the Bernabeu. If the deal falls through, Bellingham will become the third most expensive teenager signed in football history. His fee will put him just behind Joao Felix’s £115million move to Atletico Madrid and Kylian Mbappe’s £130million switch to Paris Saint-Germain. It will also make him the most expensive English teenager in football history, rising above Luke Shaw’s £33.75 million price tag for his move from Southampton to Man United in 2014. Los Blancos have also set their sights on Bellingham’s England teammate Harry Kane, with Carlo Ancelotti making it clear he wants the striker. 
Some top clubs in Europe are already lining up to get the signature of the former Birmingham City midfielder who has consistently shone both on the international and club stage for the Three Lions and German giants Borussia Dortmund. Some of these clubs include Manchester United, Liverpool, and Spanish giants Real Madrid. A fan recently asked Bellingham if he could become a Red Devil in a video shared on social media. While taking a photo with the midfielder, he asked: “Are you gonna come Man U?” Bellingham then moved away, chuckling before replying: “No. Don’t be silly.” Man Utd fan: “Are you gonna come Man U?” Bellingham: “don’t be silly” 🫢#lfc pic.twitter.com/O0DwI9C4Wg — Liverpool Photos (@LiverpoolPhotox) March 10, 2023 Any deal for Bellingham in any capacity is not expected to be cheap with reports suggesting that Dortmund will hold out for around £130m for his services. That will certainly be a price that will disgruntle officials at Old Trafford. The Red Devils were originally linked with a swoop for Bellingham ahead of his move to Dortmund from Birmingham but were beaten to the punch by the German side, a fee of £25m paid to the Midlands outfit. 