Manchester City would be optimistic that England star Jude Bellingham will snub Real Madrid and liverpool in favor of working under Pep Guardiola at the Etihad.

Bellingham cemented its status as the hottest property in world football at the World Cup, where it produced a series of jaw-dropping displays before England were beaten by France in the quarter-finals.

It was understood that Liverpool were the favourites, but in recent days Real Madrid are believed to have overtaken the Reds as favorites to land the former Birmingham City midfielder – and are ready to pay over £100m.

Manchester City are reportedly optimistic that England star Jude Bellingham will snub Real Madrid and Liverpool in favor of working under Pep Guardiola

After excelling at Borussia Dortmund – and enjoying an incredible World Cup with England – several of Europe’s elite clubs are desperate to sign the 19-year-old.

Since Bellingham’s career accelerated in Germany with Borussia Dortmund, several of Europe’s top clubs have shown interest. And after a stellar World Cup in Qatar, his price tag only goes one way.

Despite reports suggesting Bellingham will be on his way to the Bernabeu, sources at the Etihad are confident the idea of ​​working under Pep could tip things in City’s favour, according to The sun.

With Guardiola signing a contract with City until 2025and former Bellingham Dortmund team-mate Erling Haaland at the club, the teenage sensation could be destined for Manchester.

Bellingham has been linked with Liverpool, Manchester United, PSG and Real Madrid favorites

Which side of Manchester that remains to be seen. Last week it emerged that Manchester United will throw their hats into the ring for signing Bellingham alongside long-term target Frenkie De Jong.

United believed they had won the race to sign Bellingham after the youngster and his parents visited the club’s Carrington training base where he met Sir Alex Ferguson and other club officials.

The Old Trafford hierarchy will try again next summer and hope to influence Bellingham by offering him a key role in United’s future.

Signing for Man City would see Bellingham reuniting with Erling Haaland who joined Pep’s side in the summer

Paris Saint-Germain chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi also admitted his interest in Bellingham earlier this month.saying, ‘Everyone wants it, I’m not going to hide it.’

Nevertheless, it is believed that PSG are no longer in contention to sign the wonderkid from Dortmund.

Since joining Dortmund in 2020Bellingham racked up 112 appearances and even took the captaincy, scoring 21 goals and assisting another 19 in the process.

He scored his first England goal on his World Cup debut in a 6-2 loss to Iran and played a vital role in Gareth Southgate’s midfield throughout the tournament.