Declan Rice has told TalkSPORT that Borussia Dortmund ace Jude Bellingham is “going to be incredible” amid reports that the England international is a transfer target for the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea over the next few months.

Bellingham, 19, is considered one of the best teenage talents in world football. Joining Dortmund in 2020, he has already clocked up 100 appearances in all competitions for the German club. He also has 15 caps for England.

The Telegraph report that Liverpool are leading the race to sign Bellingham, but The Sun say Chelsea are ready to rival the Reds with a £100million move. It feels like next summer could be the moment Bellingham returns to England.

Rice, a Chelsea academy product and a long-term target of the Blues himself, was asked about Bellingham. He replied by saying the youngster has “no fear” and has all the attributes necessary. He thinks Bellingham will be “incredible”.

“He’s energetic, strong, self-belief, no fear, he’s got everything. 19, but he’s a man. He’s played on the big occasions already, when I’ve played with Jude I’ve loved it. He’s going to be incredible,” Rice declared on TalkSPORT.

Rice: Liverpool and Chelsea target Bellingham is going to be ‘incredible’

If Bellingham does end up in the Premier League next summer, he is going to be a wonderful signing for any club. Even if he went to Manchester City, he would instantly improve their midfield options. He is going to be a world beater.

It depends on whichever club Bellingham prefers. Liverpool have long been linked and in terms of the style of midfielder they go after, Bellingham seems perfect. He has that engine, that grit, twinned with an abundance of quality.

But Chelsea are free-spending and desperately need midfielders – with N’Golo Kante and Jorginho out of contract next summer. Manchester City could also do with another option in their midfield. All three are in with a shout.

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