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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Charlie Bennett

Jude Bellingham urged to 'avoid' Jack Grealish situation and snub Manchester City interest

Former Aston Villa midfielder Andy Townsend believes Jude Bellingham should take note of Jack Grealish’s Manchester City career. An impressive performance in England’s World Cup opener heightened talk of Bellingham - who scored the first goal against Iran - joining the Premier League.

Borussia Dortmund signed the midfielder as a 17-year-old from Birmingham City in 2020. Since then, Bellingham has emerged as a potential superstar, starring in the Bundesliga and Champions League despite his tender years.

Every top club in Europe will undoubtedly be chasing the youngster when he finally decides to move on. After signing one Dortmund player in Erling Haaland last summer, you would struggle to find a City fan who would reject another.

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