Bellingham signs until 2031 as Real cement future on Saturday

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham, 23, has agreed a new contract that runs to 2031, a deal confirmed on Saturday, while Arsenal and Liverpool would need to spend in excess of £60 million to acquire Brentford winger Kevin Schade, 24.

Contract extension and its impact

The agreement secures Bellingham’s services at the Bernabéu for another eight years, reinforcing the English midfielder’s long‑term role in a side that has dominated Spanish football. Real’s decision comes as the club looks to retain its core talent amid growing interest from other European giants.

Club officials did not disclose financial terms, but the length of the contract signals a commitment to building around Bellingham for the foreseeable future.

Transfer market ripple effects

Arsenal and Liverpool have been told that any bid for Kevin Schade must top £60 million, a figure that reflects the German winger’s rising reputation after a breakthrough season at Brentford.

Meanwhile, Manchester United and Chelsea are among the clubs monitoring Jules Kounde, 27, at Barcelona, as the French defender evaluates his options.

Leeds United are keeping tabs on Brazil forward Igor Paixao, 26, whose situation at Marseille is uncertain amid the French club’s financial concerns.

Additional rumours include Barcelona’s reluctance to enter a bidding war for 16‑year‑old Manchester United midfielder JJ Gabriel, with Real Madrid and Paris Saint‑Germain reportedly prepared to outbid each other.

Elsewhere, Newcastle United have yet to secure a new deal for 27‑year‑old English midfielder Joe Willock, despite manager Matthias Jaissle’s public admiration.

Leeds boss Daniel Farke confirmed a new contract for 49‑year‑old German defender at Elland Road until 2029, while Bayern Munich’s Max Eberl said talks with England striker Harry Kane are progressing, though no formal agreement has been reached.

Finally, AC Milan announced that English defender Fikayo Tomori, 28, will leave at season’s end as his contract expires, and Real Madrid may consider loaning Morocco forward Brahim Díaz, 27, after Brazil youngster Endrick, 20, overtook him in the pecking order.