Man City: 'Frightening prospect' if Haaland helps get £88m star to the Etihad

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland potentially talking to Jude Bellingham about a move to the Etihad is a “frightening prospect”, says Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.

The two played with each other at Borussia Dortmund, and reports suggest that the latter could join his former team-mate in Manchester next summer.

According to The Telegraph, Real Madrid have already started their campaign to sign Bellingham.

However, the newspaper states that the likes of City, Liverpool and Chelsea all remain interested in the 19-year-old midfielder.

Also per The Telegraph, there is a belief at Real Madrid that Bellingham could be available for £88m despite a £130m price tag previously doing the rounds.

Despite being just a teenager, Bellingham has already captained Dortmund, wearing the armband a couple of times for the German giants this season.

Haaland talking to Bellingham to try and convince him to move to the Etihad next summer is a scary thought, according to Sheth.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, the Sky Sports reporter said: “Now they’ve brought Haaland there, not only is it the pulling power of Manchester City and Pep Guardiola, it’s also Haaland. He can maybe speak to some of his old team-mates and say, ‘Jude Bellingham, come here.’ It’s a frightening prospect.”

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It is certainly a possibility. As Sheth alluded to, Haaland may be able to convince him to pick City over the likes of Real Madrid and Liverpool.

The Citizens, of course, also have the funds to wrap up such a deal. It does not mean they will but, whether his price tag is £88m or £130m, they can certainly afford him.

You would expect the chance to compete