Chelsea Transfer Update: Latest on Bellingham, Barkley, Kepa

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Chelsea are keen on signing the Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham.

Apparently, the Premier League side are prepared to make an offer for the midfielder in 2022 and they could back out of their pursuit of Declan rice.

Bellingham is highly rated in England and he has proven his quality with Dortmund already. There is no doubt that he has the potential to develop into a world-class player and Chelsea’s interest in him is quite understandable.

It will be interesting to see if Dortmund are willing to cash in on the highly talented midfielder.

Bellingham can play as a box to box midfielder or a deep-lying playmaker and his versatility will be a bonus for Chelsea if they manage to sign him.

Lampard could use a driving force in the midfield and Jude Bellingham would be the ideal long term signing for the Blues.

In other news, Ross Barkley has been handed a lifeline by the Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard.

Apparently, the 26-year-old has been told that his performances have been very impressive for Aston Villa and there could still be a way back for him at Stamford Bridge.

Meanwhile under fire goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is expected to leave the club on a loan deal when the transfer window reopens in January.

The Spaniard has lost his starting berth since the signing of Edouard Mendy and it is evident that kept our needs a new club to regain his form and confidence.

Chelsea are reportedly happy to let him leave on a loan deal for now and then secure a permanent move for him at the end of this season.