Manchester City will reportedly have to pay a British transfer record to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund in the summer transfer window.
According to the Athletic, the German club have set a £132m asking price for Bellingham, with the 19-year-old England international expected to depart at the end of the season. It is thought that City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Real Madrid are all interested in the player.
Therefore, any move for the midfielder is likely to be a British transfer record - which could potentially rule Liverpool out of the race to sign the superstar, especially given their struggles in the Premier League and slim chances of progressing to the last-eight of the Champions League this season.
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The report adds that Madrid and City are two viable options, but it is thought that the Spaniards are more focused on landing a new striker in the summer, with United also likely to prioritise a frontman. Bellingham is out of contract in 2025, meaning Dortmund can demand a hefty price for him this year.
Elsewhere, El Nacional have reported that Pep Guardiola does not want the Blues to sign Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar. It comes after reports claimed that the French giants were open to letting the Brazilian ace leave the club.
City were touted as a potential option for the 31-year-old attacker, but the report states that Guardiola is not keen on a move for Neymar due to doubts over his professionalism and off-field behaviour.
The Brazilian ace has registered 118 goals and 77 assists in 173 appearances for PSG.
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