Jude Bellingham is the name that is being mentioned the most as the next potential Galactico signing to grace the Santiago Bernabeu pitch. It is evident that the squad needs a bit of a revamp and more youth introduced into it, and the 19-year-old Englishman could be perfect for Real Madrid.
Bellingham has been an absolute standout for Borussia Dortmund. At 19 years of age, he might arguably be the best player in the Bundesliga and is proven in the Champions League as well.
According to stats from Transfermarkt, Bellingham has registered 20 goals and 24 assists in his 123 appearances for Borussia Dortmund till now. For his efforts, he has the 20/21 DFB-Pokal to his name.
Bellingham is a good player without doubt. But he is believed to have a transfer value of about €150 million. On the other hand, several other top clubs are also chasing his signature. So, it could be in Real Madrid’s best interests to look at other alternative options as well.
3 midfielders Real Madrid could sign instead of Bellingham
Here are three midfielders Real Madrid could target instead of Bellingham:
Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes has had his named linked with Real Madrid a few times this season, and with some just reason to it. The Brazilian has transformed Newcastle United since his arrival in January of 2022.
Guimaraes has helped Newcastle United compete for a top four spot in the Premier League, as well as a runners up finish in the League Cup.
Guimaraes can play both as a central midfielder as well as a defensive midfielder. The Brazilian international is a dynamic player who can pick out fabulous passes as well as make great forward runs to surprise teams and get into good goal scoring positions. Valued at around €6O million, he would be a fantastic alternative option for Real Madrid to consider.