Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea join Man United in race to sign Jobe Bellingham

Chelsea have entered the race to sign Sunderland starlet Jobe Bellingham, while AC Milan are preparing to offer Christian Pulisic a new contract. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

- Chelsea are ready to make a big-money offer to beat the competition and ensure they sign Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham, according to The Sun, which insists that the Blues' interest is "game changing." Arsenal and Manchester United have been monitoring the 19-year-old, who is the younger brother of Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, while there has been interest from Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace, Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund. It was reported on Sunday that Man United were looking at three players from the Championship: Bellingham, his teammate Chris Rigg, and Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney.

- Christian Pulisic's AC Milan contract runs until 2027, with the Serie A club having the option for another year, but La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the Rossoneri have a new contract ready for the United States attacker to sign. Due to the 26-year-old's importance to the club, Milan are proposing a deal that would run until 2028 and include an option for 2029.

- Manchester City are speaking to the representatives of Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz ahead of a possible summer move, according to Football Insider. The 21-year-old is expected to leave Die Werkself at the end of the season, but the Citizens will face competition from Bayern Munich for the Germany international's signature.

- Barcelona are interested in Millonarios striker Neiser Villarreal, whose contract expires in December, reports Diario Sport. The 19-year-old caught the eye when he was top scorer at the Under-20 Copa America and is refusing to renew with Millonarios, which has contributed to him also receiving interest from FC Porto, Newcastle United and Watford.

- Bayern Munich see AFC Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen as a potential signed and are gathering information on him, reports Florian Plettenberg, although the journalist adds that there has been no concrete move from the Bavarians so far. That is because the 19-year-old is deemed to be too expensive, having a £50 million release clause, and the Bundesliga leaders' priorities next summer are Wirtz, one or two wingers, and a back-up for Harry Kane.

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OTHER RUMORS

Liverpool could still get a transfer from Real Madrid for Trent Alexander-Arnold before his contract expires on June 30 if the Spanish choose to sign him in the new FIFA-approved transfer window that will open before this summer's Club World Cup. (Daily Express)

- Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli is already working to keep Randal Kolo Muani, who has impressed since his January loan from Paris Saint-Germain, and the Bianconeri will offer €10m to extend his stay for another season, while also negotiating a deal to make the move permanent. (Calciomercato)

- A contract for Joshua Kimmmich to commit his future to Bayern Munich until 2029 is all ready for the Germany midfielder to sign. (Fabrizio Romano)

- Everton are considering a £40m move for Club Brugge's Ecuador international defender Joel Ordóñez in the summer, as they prepare for life without star centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite. (Football Insider)

- Spanish winger Yeremay Hernández -- who has been linked with interest from Chelsea, Como and Napoli -- could leave Deportivo La Coruña if the club does not achieve promotion to LaLiga this season. (AS)