Jude Bellingham is regarded as one of the hottest young prospects in world football. Since joining Dortmund from Birmingham, the Englishman has gone from strength to strength, with the midfielder now being linked with some of the biggest clubs in Europe.
And when the German giants crashed out of Europe twice in the same season, first in the UEFA Champions League group stage before bowing out of the Europa League Knockout Round playoff vs. Rangers, rivals were licking their lips at the prospect of prying the 18-year-old from the Signal Iduna Park.
The reasons are understandable. The teenager has shown frustration on the pitch in his team's recent outings, including a foul-mouthed rant at teammate Nico Schulz for a misplaced pass at Ibrox. Speaking after the game, Bellingham admitted to being unhappy with their elimination at the hands of Rangers, but will this force the Three Lions talent to leave the Bundesliga?
According to Bild, the answer is no. The German tabloid claims that the midfielder has already made a promise to his club, vowing to remain with them for the upcoming season. This comes as a huge boost to the Bundesliga giants as Erling Haaland, their other highly-wanted player, looks to move on this summer, meaning the club can avoid losing two talisman figures in one transfer window.
Nonetheless, with Bellingham's deal expiring in 2025, BVB are in no rush to cash in on the Englishman. On top of that, his contract reportedly contains no release clause, meaning Dortmund hold all the power.
This will come as a blow to Manchester United and Liverpool, the two Premier League club linked heaviest with the teenager. Nonetheless, expect both the Red Devils and the Merseyside giants to maintain interest in the youngster.
