Manchester City are confident they have a game-changing advantage over Liverpool and Real Madrid in the hotly-contested race to sign Jude Bellingham.
Etihad Stadium chiefs reportedly believe the Borussia Dortmund sensation, 19, will turn down the chance to join their European rivals because he will be desperate to work with Pep Guardiola. City, Los Blancos and the Reds are regarded as the three clubs pushing hardest to sign Bellingham next summer, when there is expected to be a scramble for his services.
Liverpool are long-term admirers of the former Birmingham City prodigy while Real Madrid also view their hand in the transfer race as a strong one. However, Manchester City remain optimistic that they are the front runners to sign Bellingham thanks to the influence of Guardiola.
