Guillem Balague
Spanish football journalist on BBC Radio 5 Live

Jude Bellingham is a strategic signing. Real Madrid think he can be a Ballon d’Or winner. He is also one of the faces of Adidas, who host Real Madrid.

There is a lot of growth in him. But if things don’t go well, the market is England. Bellingham himself thought, ‘should I go to England or to Madrid?’ But this train only passes once in your life. Go to Madrid with the hope of going to England at some point.

The Bundesliga's player of the season will also become the second-most expensive English footballer and Real Madrid's second-most expensive signing after Eden Hazard's 115m euro move from Chelsea in 2019.

In April, Liverpool dropped out of the race to sign Bellingham because of the cost involved. Asked about Bellingham at the time, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp compared talk of big-money transfers to a "child wanting a Ferrari for Christmas".

When Bellingham left Birmingham for Dortmund for £25m, becoming the most expensive 17-year-old in the history of football, the Championship side were mocked by some for retiring the teenager's shirt number, despite him only playing one full season of professional football.

He excelled at Dortmund and in October last year he made history by becoming the club's youngest captain aged 19.

Bellingham has played 42 times for his club this season - scoring 14 goals and registering seven assists.

Guillem Balague
Spanish football journalist on BBC Radio 5 Live

Jude Bellingham is going to go for 103 million euros with bonuses depending on performances. He’s signed until 2029.

Manchester City had known for a bit that he had decided Madrid was his next destination. Pep Guardiola really wanted him; I think City would like to see or Jamal Musiala is for sale but it is Bayern Munich so it probably won’t happen.

It is a new era for Real Madrid, they are looking for new energy and to make the [Aurelien] Tchouamenis, the [Eduardo] Camavingas, the [Federico] Valverdes and the Vinicius Jrs the key for next season.

Borussia Dortmund have confirmed in a statement that the Spanish side have agreed to pay 103m euros, with various potential add-ons on top of that.

If those add-ons are achieved, the deal could reach 133.9m euros (£115m).

Manchester City and Liverpool were two of the sides keen on Bellingham, who is set to become the world's third-most expensive teenager.

Full story.

Image source, Getty Images

Guillem Balague has written the story on this move, writing: "Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign England midfielder Jude Bellingham for 103m euros (£88.5m).

"The 19-year-old, who joined Dortmund from Birmingham City in July 2020, was one of England's top performers at last year's World Cup.

"Bellingham wants the move and will have a medical in the next few days.

"The midfielder, who has been linked with some of Europe's top sides, will sign a six-year deal."

Read the full piece.

Some big names have already been announced this summer window, including today's news of Alexis Mac Allister's move to Liverpool.

But who do you think will be the biggest transfer of the summer? Let us know and remember to include your name!

Image source, Getty Images

Australian international Caitlin Foord has had a great season amid Arsenal's injury crisis.

Stars such as Vivianne Miedema and Beth Mead were ruled out early on in the season but the club managed to reach the Women's Champions League semi-finals and finish in the top three of the WSL. The achievements were in part thanks to Foord, who scored 11 goals and made nine assists this campaign.

She joins the likes of Frida Maanum, Steph Catley and Lia Walti in extending her time at the club.

Head coach Jonas Eidevall also said: "Caitlin is an integral part of our team so we're all delighted by the news that she has signed a new contract.

"She is one of the best forwards in the world and has performed to a consistently high standard for us during my time here, providing some crucial goals and delivering on the biggest stages. I'm looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together next season and Caitlin will play a key role in that."

Image source, Getty Images

Arsenal's Caitlin Foord has signed a new contract but the specifics of the deal have not been confirmed.

"I couldn't be happier to extend my stay here at Arsenal," the forward told the club's website.

"I feel like I'm growing and improving being here in this environment, so I don't want to leave that. I want to continue to get better and to help the team - I enjoy going out and training every day and wanting to be better and being surrounded by world class players. This feels like the right place - the place I want to be."

We will still be bringing you reaction from West Ham's famous win but we will also be updating you on the latest transfer gossip and news from the sport. We have the latest on Harry Kane, Harry Maguire, Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham and more.

But first let's go to news from the women's game ...

A young fans has gone viral for his emotional reaction to West Ham's win. "I feel absolutely amazing! This is the best night of my life," he said.

"I just can't believe I'm here, I think I'm dreaming. I just can't believe West Ham have won something!"

Watch their reaction:

Image source, Getty Images

There is always the low for a team if there is a high for another and Fiorentina suffered heartbreak at the death last night. Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano:"We lost two finals playing really well, and it's a shame.

"Tonight I honestly didn't imagine it could finish like this. We played well, had chances, immediately equalised after a penalty that could have finished us. We reacted, we had a great chance with Mandragora. Then with a ball contested in the middle, we did not make the right movement in defence, and it was all over.

"The lads were destroyed."

Steve Lawley: I have been supporting West Ham for 53 years and last night the winning goal from Bowen tops the lot. It beats the double hat trick I saw from Geoff Hurst when West Ham won against Sunderland in the 1960’s.

Image source, Getty Images

Former West Ham manager Harry Redknapp has had his say on West Ham's famous win.

He said: "Fantastic night. A last minute goal. What a way to finish the game. And when you saw the scenes the crowd, just how happy they were, to see people, the players, it was a great night. A great night for West Ham. Brilliant.

"The last European win was back in ’65. That was when Bobby [Moore] went up. West Ham won the FA Cup ’64. Cup Winners’ Cup ’65. And obviously Bobby [Moore] obviously the following year, three years at Wembley, picked up the World Cup. And then a couple of FA Cup wins since in between but the first European trophy since ’65. Great achievement really proud of them – all the players and the club. All of them.

"It was a tight game. It could have gone either way. But once [Jarrod] Bowen went through – I think he’s been a great player for West Ham. A great signing. And I had no doubt that when he broke away he was going to score. He [doesn’t] miss too often."

Image source, Getty Images

“This is the European trophy. It means so much for me to lift it at this stadium," Vladimír Coufal told the club website. "For the West Ham fans, I saw how dedicated they were when two days before the game, they travelled to Prague, even without tickets. So this is for all of them and we are making history now. The party is going!

"I think all West Ham supporters and every member of staff, all people at the Club, they deserve this beautiful trophy.

“We have a beautiful group of players and to win this trophy, to lift it above our heads, was absolutely massive.

“I’m also really grateful for Declan because like I’ve said many times he’s saved our season the way how we’ve played in the Premier League and all the years, so it’s absolutely deserved for him and for everyone.

“I still cannot believe we won this trophy. It’s absolutely amazing.”

Image source, Getty Images

Here are a few statistics that tell the story of West Ham's Europa Conference League win:

• West Ham have won their second-ever major European trophy, their first since lifting the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1965.
• The Hammers won their 12th game in the Europa Conference League this season, the joint-most victories by an English side in a single major European campaign (Chelsea also 12 in the Europa League in 2018-19.
• Jarrod Bowen is the first Englishman to score the winning goal in a major European final since Alan Smith for Arsenal in the 1994 Cup Winners’ Cup final against Parma.
• West Ham’s 2-1 victory is only second time an English side has beaten a team in from Italy in 90 minutes in a major European final and the first since Arsenal’s 1-0 win against Parma in the Cup winners’ Cup in 1994.
• Said Benrahma became the first Algerian player to score in a major European final since Rabah Madjer for Porto against Bayern Munich in the European Cup final in 1987.
• Benrahma scored his sixth goal from the penalty spot in all competitions this season, the most by a West Ham player since Mark Noble in 2011-12 (7).
• David Moyes' side scored their 12th goal from the penalty spot this season, only Man City and Real Madrid (both 14) have netted more in all competitions among teams in the top five European leagues in 2022-23.

Image source, Getty Images

We asked you to select your Brighton player of the season from the four candidates chosen by our fan contributor.

After voting in your thousands, we can reveal the winner is... Alexis Mac Allister- selected by a whopping 54% of you!

Here is a breakdown of the final results:

• Alexis Mac Allister- 54%
• Moises Caicedo- 35%
• Julio Enciso- 7%
• Jason Steele- 4%

Image source, Getty Images

He looks good in Red!

Happy with this deal, Liverpool fans? Hit the thumbs.

Image source, Getty Images

Roberto de Zerbi has wished departing midfielder Alexis Mac Allister well after he completed his move to Liverpool.

"I’m proud to have been Alexis’s coach," said De Zerbi on the club website. "He is a very talented player. It has also been a privilege to work with a guy who has strong and traditional values, and I want to wish him good luck for the future."

Mac Allister joined Albion in January 2019 from Argentinos Juniors and has played a pivotal role in back-to-back record high finishes for the Seagulls.

Chairman Tony Bloom added: "We are incredibly proud of Alexis and we are sad to see him go. He did something very special, becoming the first Brighton & Hove Albion player to win the World Cup, and was a key player in our best-ever season.

"He will always be welcome here at Amex Stadium and in the city. On behalf of all Albion fans, I would like to thank Alexis for the many amazing memories and superb performances in a Brighton shirt and wish him well for the next chapter in his career."