Overview
- Spanish outlet Fichajes claims Chelsea are preparing a bid for Jude Bellingham if Cole Palmer were to leave.
- Coverage reiterates that Bellingham is tied to Real Madrid until 2029 and is not considered available by the club or player.
- The Palmer angle is framed around Manchester City interest linked in reports to Enzo Maresca potentially taking over at the Etihad.
- Palmer’s long Chelsea contract to 2033 is cited as a major hurdle to any near-term exit despite the speculation.
- Some outlets question the reliability of the Bellingham link and point to more realistic Chelsea targets such as AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan.