BELL DASH Man City ‘open talks to sign Jude Bellingham and emerge as favourites for transfer ahead of Liverpool and Real Madrid’

And they are now also allegedly the favourites to snap-up the teenage sensation ahead of transfer rivals Liverpool and Real Madrid.

Speculation is mounting over Man City's pursuit of Jude Bellingham Cedit: Getty

The 19-year-old England international midfielder has emerged as one of the best talents in the continent and continues to gain admirers with performances at Dortmund.

Bellingham has emerged as one of the most sought-after players on the planet and has eight of Europe’s biggest clubs chasing his services.

However, the Daily Mail are now reporting that his “next club will be Manchester City” when he eventually leaves Dortmund.

They claim that “initial conversations have been held at City's end” but that “a move may not materialise for some time” should he impress at the World Cup as that could price him out of the market.

Bellingham already has nine goals in 20 games this term.

He still has two-and-a-half years on his deal at Dortmund and is believed to be currently valued at around £130m.

The ace came through Birmingham City's academy and was quickly identified as a star of the future.

He was playing regularly for the club in the Championship by the age of 17 before moving to Dortmund.

Since then Bellingham has gone from strength to strength at the German club.

And he has forced his way into the England team.

Now with the World Cup fast approaching, Bellingham will be looking to grow his reputation even further in Qatar.