Liverpool are reportedly prepared to break the British transfer record once again in an extraordinary attempt to sign Jude Bellingham, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes. The report claims the Reds are willing to pay an eye-watering 156 million to lure the England international away from Real Madrid, despite there being no indication that Los Blancos are open to any negotiations. Bellingham, who joined Real Madrid in 2023 and has since become one of the most influential midfielders in world football,
"I think for every player who arrives to the Premier League, their first season is very difficult, the 34-year-old told Flashscore. It's very physical and demanding and the pace of the game is completely different."
Newly promoted London City Lionesses have made a number of statement signings as they embark on their first season in the top tier under French head coach Jocelyn Precheur. England international Nikita Parris, Dutch midfielder Danielle van de Donk and Spain defender Jana Fernandez are among the new recruits at a club that already boasted 200-cap Sweden icon Kosovare Asllani.
We are delighted to get Nick's signing over the line so quickly. He fits the profile for exactly what we have been looking for to add to our attacking options. He's strong in a lot of areas he has great technical ability and has proven himself to be a real threat in one of Europe's top leagues but he's also still at an age where he has plenty of room to develop and grow here.
