Manchester City duo Erling Haaland and Phil Foden are reportedly desperate for the Blues to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.
According to British agent Haydn Dodge, speaking to Caught Offside, the City pair are attempting to convince the 19-year-old to join Pep Guardiola's side, with the England international expected to leave Dortmund next summer. He is said to be attracting interest from several sides around the globe, with Real Madrid and Liverpool thought to be keen on the midfielder.
"Bellingham may actually wait and move for free, I know it’s crossed his mind, but I also know that Erling Haaland and Phil Foden have been in his ear about moving to Manchester City," said Dodge.
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The talented Bellingham has started in every single game for England so far at the World Cup, with the Dortmund star scoring for Gareth Southgate's side in their opening group match victory over Iran.
Elsewhere, the Mirror (as per Caught Offside) claim that City have entered the race to sign West Ham United star Declan Rice, with Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United also said to be monitoring the player.
The Hammers are currently struggling at the wrong end of the Premier League table, albeit while performing well in the Europa Conference League. Rice has made 20 appearances for the Hammers so far this season, registering one goal and two assists.
Earlier this week, the 23-year-old opened the door for a big-money summer move after speaking about his desire to play Champions League football, admitting that "you only get one career" during a press conference in Qatar.
Rice has just 18 months left on his current deal at the London Stadium and is expected to spark a transfer scramble in the summer. With Ilkay Gundogan's future unclear, Guardiola could look to strengthen next year.
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