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title: "Arsenal are admirers of Jude Bellingham"
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author: "Adam Clancy"
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published: "2023-02-24T12:40:48Z"
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# Arsenal are admirers of Jude Bellingham

**[Arsenal](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-fc-news/) are reportedly admirers of Borussia Dortmund and England central midfielder Jude Bellingham, and could make a move this summer.**

### The Lowdown: One of the best

Bellingham has already established himself as one of the best midfielders in the world at the tender age of just 19.

He already has [ten goals and six assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jude-bellingham/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/581678/plus/0?saison=2022&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=) for Dortmund in all competitions from the middle of the park so far this season, and ranks in the [top 15%](https://fbref.com/en/players/57d88cf9/Jude-Bellingham) for all midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues in the past year for a number of key metrics.

At international level, Bellingham was a ‘[monster](https://twitter.com/curtiswoodhous8/status/1599491255871934464)‘ for England at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, in the words of former footballer Curtis Woodhouse, and is showing maturity well beyond his years.

### The Latest: Arsenal admirers

Co-writing for [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/4240258/2023/02/23/bellingham-liverpool-united-real-madrid/?source=emp_shared_article), reporter David Ornstein says that Arsenal are admirers of Bellingham, as they target a new midfielder in the summer.

However, his price may be out of reach, as it is expected to be upwards of €150m (£132m), with Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Real Madrid likely to be primary contenders for his signature.

### The Verdict: Go for it?

Of course, Bellingham’s price is extortionate, and far more than the club-record [£72m](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49197553#:~:text=Arsenal%20have%20signed%20Ivory%20Coast%20winger%20Nicolas%20Pepe,2017.%20%22Being%20here%20is%20very%20emotional%2C%22%20said%20Pepe.) they paid for Nicolas Pepe in 2019.

However, given that he is just 19 and already starring for England and in a major league at club level, it could be worth it for the Gunners in the long run.

[Mikel Arteta](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/mikel-arteta/)‘s team will need midfield cover come next season, given Mohamed Elneny’s long-term injury and the fact that Thomas Partey has also been [prone](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/thomas-partey/verletzungen/spieler/230784) to injuries throughout his career at the Emirates Stadium, and Bellingham is capable of slotting straight into the starting line-up and transforming the midfield as the North Londoners look to battle on four fronts next term.