Federico Valverde gives Chelsea and Liverpool transfer verdict after Jude Bellingham arrival

Mauricio Pochettino has been dealt a major blow in his mission to further bolster Chelsea's midfield this summer

Los Blancos wrapped up a deal for the teenager earlier this week, becoming the second most expensive signing in the club's history after arriving for a fee which could rise to £115million. Toni Kroos and Luka Modric are both expected to sign one-year extensions in the Spanish capital, while Dani Ceballos is said to be close to penning a three-year contract.

Carlo Ancelotti will be treated to a wealth of midfield options next season, with Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni also pushing for places in the starting lineup. As a result, Valverde has faced a somewhat uncertain future at Real Madrid recently, but he's admitted that he has no plans to leave.

"No, no – I’m at Madrid, trying to enjoy every moment and leave my mark on the best club in the world," the Uruguay international told ESPN Argentina. "I want to keep winning titles for Real Madrid fans."

According to Spanish outlet SPORT, the former Tottenham boss convinced the Blues to bid up to £85million for the Real Madrid star. The report states that Carlo Ancelotti views Valverde as untouchable and will therefore not entertain any offers.

Speaking on BT Sport in November following Real Madrid's win over Celtic, the former Chelsea midfielder said: "He's standing right at the top of the tree with Bellingham in the young players, and he's on the verge of becoming the best.

"He's box-to-box, he scores goals, he's a technician he was the unsung hero in the final, I thought he was outstanding against Liverpool. He drove that team forward, he's a powerful boy, took his goal lovely, and he's one that I earmarked about two years ago.

"He's found it tough getting into Casemiro, Kroos and Modric, they've been incredible. He's had to wait, bide his time and learn from the greats, take a little bit from everyone's game.

"His stats this year are unbelievable, his goals, assists, goal involvements, incredible player and we talk a lot about Bellingham in this country, but this kid is every bit as good as Bellingham."

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