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Transfer roundup - Jude Bellingham signs for Real Madrid, Kai Havertz on the move? Ilkay Gundogan latest

Jude Bellingham signs for Real Madrid

Jude Bellingham has completed his move to Real Madrid.

The 19-year-old had been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool but has decided to join the Spanish giants instead.

The now former Borussia Dortmund midfielder signs on a six-year deal for a reported fee of at least €103 million.

READ MORE: New €103m Real Madrid signing Jude Bellingham could have played for Republic of Ireland

Confirming the news in a statement, Madrid said, "Real Madrid C. F. and Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Jude Bellingham, who will be contracted to our club for the next six seasons.

"Jude Bellingham will be unveiled as a new Real Madrid player tomorrow, Thursday 15 June, at 12:00 noon at Real Madrid City."

"Following this, Jude Bellingham will speak to the media."

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Kai Havertz linked with a move away from Chelsea

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German striker Kai Havertz could be on his way out of Chelsea with a number of clubs linked with the attacker.

The Guardian reports that Arsenal are interested in snapping up the 2021 Champions League final matchwinner and the German could partner Gabriel Jesus up front.

But the Gunners could face stiff competition for Havertz's signature, with Real Madrid reportedly interested in signing the 24-year-old to replace Karim Benzema.

Should Havertz leave, a fee of around £70 million could be demanded by Chelsea.

Mason Mount edging closer to Chelsea exit

Mason Mount could be on his way out of Chelsea. (Vincent Mignott/DeFodi Images via Getty Images))

Sky Sports News transfer market editor Lyall Thomas:

"It is looking increasingly likely Mount will leave Chelsea, yes, with Manchester United the frontrunners.

"He has been in talks over a new contract for some time at Stamford Bridge, but it has not progressed and our reporter Dharmesh Sheth has been reporting that United are expected to make a formal offer for him.

"Erik ten Hag very much sees him being able to bolster his midfield and bridge the gap between Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes."

Ilkay Gundogan latest

Could Arsenal land Man City duo Joao Cancelo and Ilkay Gundogan in the same window? (Joao Cancelo and Ilkay Gundogan)

Manchester City legend Ilkay Gundogan's future is still up in the air.

The former Borussia Dortmund midfielder, who excelled in the latter part of the season as City completed a famous treble, is out of contract this Summer.

It has been expected that he would leave City, but Sky Sports reports that City are in contract negotiations with the 32-year-old over an extension.

Arsenal are rumoured to be keeping an eye on the situation, as are Barcelona who have courted the German international in the past.

James Milner to sign for Brighton

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It has been rumoured for months but James Milner's move to Brighton has been confirmed.

The Englishman will sign on June 30th when his contract expires at Liverpool.

"We're pleased to confirm that @JamesMilner will join us on a one-year deal with a year’s option when his Liverpool contract expires on 30 June" announced Brighton on Twitter.

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