Manchester City goal machine Erling Haaland has ‘tried to convince’ Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham to join him at the Etihad Stadium, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke. Citizens boss Pep Guardiola spent more than £125million bolstering his squad during the summer transfer window, but he will be given the opportunity to splash the cash once again at the turn of the year.
According to The Sun, Manchester City are convinced that they will beat the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea to Bellingham’s signature.
The report suggests the 17-cap England international will be allowed to leave Dortmund for £83million if one of his suitors are willing to pay the fee upfront during the summer transfer window next year.
However, German media outlet Bild – via Sport Witness – have claimed £104million may need to be forked out after the Chelsea hierarchy have already entered discussions over Bellingham.