The explanation is given for Bellingham’s lack of interest in joining Chelsea

Due to Chelsea’s “erratic” transfer strategy this season, Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham has reportedly ruled out a move to Chelsea in the summer.

The Chelsea “Erratic” policy has discouraged the midfielder Bellingham, who is coveted across Europe.

WHAT HAPPENED? In January, Todd Boehly’s team spent more than any of Europe’s other top four leagues combined, accounting for 37% of the Premier League’s total expenditure. SportBILD reported that Bellingham’s interest has now significantly waned, despite Chelsea’s persistence in securing a deal for World Cup star Enzo Fernandez on the last day of the deadline.

THE LARGER VIEW: The 19-year-old and his advisors have been put off by the Blues’ “seemingly erratic purchasing policy,” according to the German outlet. Chelsea is said to be “no longer an option” for the England international. Real Madrid and Liverpool are the clear front-runners to sign Bellingham this summer, according to reports that Paris Saint-Germain has also pulled out of the race.

Plus, there’s more: Given Bellingham’s inherent connection with numerous Liverpool players through Gareth Southgate’s England setup and the ongoing ties with Madrid, this news is not particularly surprising. Even though Jorginho has left and N’Golo Kante hasn’t signed a new contract, Chelsea won’t necessarily need Bellingham. Instead, they will likely focus on West Ham’s Declan Rice in the summer, who is thought to prefer a move to Arsenal.

What is BELLINGHAM’S next move? The teen will finish the 2022-23 season with Dortmund, where he has scored and assisted in two Bundesliga games since the winter break to help them advance into the Champions League.