The January transfer window might have just closed around Europe, but there’s plenty of gossip swirling around as clubs prepare to make moves in the summer. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals.
TOP STORY: City strife could sink Bellingham deal
Manchester City could be set to fall behind in the race for Jude Bellingham, according to the Telegraph.
The Premier League side were charged for multiple financial fair play (FFP) breaches on Monday, and it could now hinder their activity in the transfer market this summer.
That includes their position in the race for the 19-year-old Borussia Dortmund midfielder, who has also been attracting interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid. The Citizens see him as a potential future replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, with the move for Bellingham one part of a planned squad revamp in the summer.
It is reported that they remain confident of being vindicated and have a “huge” transfer kitty available, but with the ongoing legal battle set to go on for some time, it is unclear whether they may need to be patient before moving forward in their pursuit of the England international, with BVB demanding a figure in the region of £130 million.
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