Paris Saint-Germain 'step up Jude Bellingham interest'

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly stepped up their interest in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, with the French giants determined to win the race for his signature.

The 19-year-old is widely expected to leave his German club in the upcoming market, with Liverpool, Real Madrid and Manchester City seen as the favourites to sign him.

However, PSG have also been credited with an interest, and according to SER Deportivos, the Ligue 1 outfit have accelerated their pursuit of the England international.

The report claims that the capital side have 'intensified contacts' with Bellingham's environment, and the club would be prepared to 'offer him more money than anyone else'.

PSG are said to fear losing Kylian Mbappe next summer, and the club want to bring in Bellingham to help lead the next generation of talent at the French club.

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Bellingham is yet to make a firm decision on his future, although various reports have claimed that he favours a move to Liverpool during this summer's transfer window.

The Reds are currently outsiders to qualify for next season's Champions League, though, sitting down in eighth position in the Premier League table, 10 points behind fourth-placed Manchester United.

Real Madrid are also said to be in a strong position to sign him, but the club are preparing to renew the contacts of Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, and Carlo Ancelotti's side are well-stocked in central midfield.

Bellingham has again been a key player for Dortmund during the 2022-23 campaign, scoring 10 goals and registering seven assists in 36 appearances in all competitions.

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Meanwhile, since arriving at the German club from Birmingham City in 2020, he has made 126 appearances, scoring 20 goals and registering 25 assists in the process.

Bellingham has a contract with Dortmund until June 2025, and any deal is likely to cost in excess of £100m.

Manchester United are still believed to be keeping a close eye on his situation, but the Red Devils will prioritise the signing of a new centre-forward in the upcoming market.

BVB have allegedly not yet given up hope of keeping Bellingham, with the club said to be prepared to offer him a 150% pay rise in order to sign a new contract.