According Ben JacobsErling Haaland has told Liverpool target Jude Bellingham to join him at Manchester City.
The England international is one of the most in-demand players on the planet having consistently shone for Borussia Dortmund, with Real Madrid making him a priority target in 2023.
Jacobs adds that Manchester City also love Bellingham and they might have a secret weapon in Haaland.
Haaland could lure Bellingham to Manchester City against Liverpool
As you may know, Haaland and Bellingham were teammates at Borussia Dortmund, sharing a pitch on 63 occasions.
The pair are good friends and were seen chatting after Manchester City recently beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the Champions League.
Jacobs believes the Citizens are certainly in contention to sign Bellingham, and Haaland has already told his friend to join him at the Etihad Stadium, which could tip things in Pep Guardiola’s favour.
Interest in the 19-year-old comes after he won the Man of the Match award last night as England and Germany played out an entertaining 3-3 draw at Wembley.
Bellingham is said to have a release clause worth €150m (£134m) written into his contract at Borussia Dortmund which would put him among the most expensive players in history if triggered .
Manchester City could still lose to Liverpool or Real Madrid
While Manchester City have the Haaland factor, Jacobs says Liverpool and Real Madrid have invested more time and energy into their business than any other team at this stage.
It is said that a strong personal pitch will be needed to sign Bellingham, not just a tempting transfer fee and an attractive set of personal terms.
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Not just the on-pitch appeal of a club or package, landing Bellingham takes time, energy and a personal pitch behind the scenes. #LFC and Real have invested more than other clubs to date and both sense when they make a decision (whether in January or next summer) that will pay off.
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) September 27, 2022
Jacobs says Liverpool and Real Madrid believe their efforts will pay off when it comes to making a decision for the teenager.
Wherever he ends up, no one can deny that Bellingham looks set to rise to the top.
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