The January transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Is Jude willing to buy into Pep’s philosophy?
Manchester City lead the race for Jude Bellingham but the Premier League giants want assurances over the midfielder’s desire to play under manager Pep Guardiola, reports the Mirror.
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The paper suggests that due to the £130 million valuation from Bellingham’s club, Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool have been forced to cut their interest in the 19-year-old, leaving rivals Man City in pole position to sign the England international. Earlier in the week, Reds manager Jurgen Klopp likened their interest in Bellingham to a child asking for a Ferrari at Christmas, indicating that a move for the Dortmund talisman looks unlikely.
Real Madrid are also believed to hold an interest in the youngster, however, the Spanish club will have to allow players to depart the Bernabeu first, before they make a move for the former Birmingham City midfielder.
Shrewd business from the Premier League champions in recent years, which has seen the likes of Raheem Sterling, Leroy Sane and Gabriel Jesus leave for hefty fees, leaves City in a promising financial position to acquire Bellingham in the summer.
