Efforts to bring Jude Bellingham to Liverpool next season could all be for nothing, according to one report.
The Reds have now long been heavily linked with a move for the Borussia Dortmund midfielder, who has emerged as one of the hottest young players in Europe.
The 19-year-old is under contract with the German club until 2024 and any sale would likely be well in excess of £100million for a key member of Gareth Southgate's England World Cup squad.
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But according to the Mail journalist Mike Keegan, Bellingham's likely next destination is not Liverpool at all, but Premier League Champions Manchester City.
Keegan Tweeted: "Those with knowledge of the situation reckon Jude Bellingham ends up at Manchester City. Relations between both clubs very strong post-Haaland & told initial conversations have been held. A great World Cup may price him out this summer but he’s not seeing out his contract."
City signed Bellingham's former teammate Erling Haaland from Dortmund last summer in a deal worth £51.2million. The Norwegian has been an instant success in the Premier League, firing a stunning 18 goals in 12 appearances already. But Liverpool also have strong ties with the Bundesliga club, thanks to Jurgen Klopp's successful seven-year stint as manager, when he won two Bundesliga titles.
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