Football rumours: Manchester City lead race as Jude Bellingham price hits £130m
Jurgen Klopp turns to alternatives as Liverpool move on from teenage star.
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Borussia Dortmund will ask up to £130million for Jude Bellingham according to The Sun after the rising price tag ended Liverpool’s interest in the teenage midfielder. Manchester City have emerged as leading contenders to land the 19-year-old, but Manchester United could join the race if the club’s sale is completed in time.
Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, 23, has emerged as Liverpool’s top target after giving up on Bellingham, according to the Daily Mirror. Declan Rice (West Ham), Moises Caicedo (Brighton) and Fulham’s Joao Palhinha are also on Jurgen Klopp’s shortlist.
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany, 37, is Tottenham’s top target to replace Antonio Conte as manager, according to The Sun. The Belgian has impressed chairman Daniel Levy with the way he has steered Burnley back to the Premier League in his first season in charge.
The Times reports on another target for Tottenham, linking Arne Slot with the vacant manager’s role. West Ham and Crystal Palace are also reportedly interested in the man who has taken Feyenoord to the brink of the Dutch title.
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