How will contract extensions for Modric, Kroos impact Real Madrid’s Bellingham deal?

Contract extensions for midfielders Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are not going to change Real Madrid’s plans about the Jude Bellingham deal.

According to renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Borussia Dortmund star, Bellingham, has already agreed personal terms with the Los Blancos.

“Bellingham has agreed personal terms with Madrid; waiting on Real and BVB [Dortmund] to agree on the fee. Jude, considered crucial target for present and future,” Romano added.

Bellingham is likely to leave Dortmund for Madrid in the upcoming transfer window.

Earlier, according to Marca, Bellingham is expected to sign a contract with Real Madrid till 2029.

The Spanish giants could close Bellingham’s signing for €100 to €120m, which is likely to include hefty commission payments.

Bellingham, who is considered one of the best young midfielders in the world, has also been linked with the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United in the past.

Bellingham, 19, has already captained Dortmund, and an impressive World Cup in Qatar last year has several of Europe´s biggest clubs queueing up to secure his services.

During the FIFA World Cup, Bellingham received massive from former footballers and pundits.

Former England defender Jamie Carragher said: "To be captain of a club the size of Borussia Dortmund at the age of 19 as a young foreign player in Germany shows you how they feel about him.

"I think Bellingham and Declan Rice are going to be the mainstays in England's midfield for the next two or three tournaments. The two of them will be vying with each other over the next couple of years to see who is the next captain of England."

It must be noted that Real Madrid and Manchester City will face each other in a UEFA Champions League semi-final on May 9 (Tuesday) at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The European champions will be playing their 11th UCL semi-final since 2011. While City will feature in their club’s fourth semi-final in the competition’s history.

Speaking ahead of the tie, Modric said that the game will be difficult but we will give our all.

"The game against City will be difficult, just like every season against good rivals. It's 50-50. We are going to give everything to try to reach the final," said the 37-year-old midfielder.

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