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Mark Wakefield

Man City 'join Liverpool' in Jude Bellingham transfer battle as '£3.8m contract offer' emerges

The summer transfer window is getting ever closer, and Liverpool are continuing to be linked with a host of potential new players.

Luis Diaz was the only signing in January, with the Reds agreeing a £49million with Porto to bring the Colombia international to Anfield.

With the season’s conclusion getting closer, rumours over possible summer transfer deals are beginning to intensify.

Here, we take a look at some of the latest rumours doing the rounds online and on social media and how likely they are to happen.

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Who?

Jude Bellingham, Borussia Dortmund midfielder.

Where?

Spanish news outlet Fichajes .

What?

According to the report, Liverpool have been joined by Manchester City in the race to sign the young midfielder.

The Reds have been credited with a long-standing interest in Bellingham, who is widely considered as one of the most promising midfielders across Europe.

The report states that Man City have now entered the race to sign Bellingham in the summer, although it does not say the transfer fee that would be required.

Real Madrid are another club who have also been linked with Bellingham in the past.

Who?

Marco Asensio, Real Madrid playmaker.

Where?
Spanish news outlet Nacional .

What?

According to the report, Real Madrid have offered Asensio a new contract in order to tempt him into staying at the club.

Liverpool and Arsenal have been credited with an interest in Asensio, whose current deal is set to expire in 2023.

The report states that Real Madrid have offered a contract worth £3.8million per season, but that is apparently not as much as Liverpool are offering.

It has been claimed that Liverpool are prepared to make a contract offer worth £112,000 a week in order to prize him away from the Spanish capital.

Who?

Serge Gnabry, Bayern Munich forward.

Where?

Goal, via Football Italia .

What?

According to the report, Juventus have joined Liverpool in the race to sign Gnabry this summer.

Liverpool are one of a host of clubs who have been linked with signing Gnabry from Bayern in the coming months.

The report states that Juventus are resigned to losing Paulo Dybala on a free transfer this summer, and have targeted Gnabry as his replacement.

It has been claimed that Juve would make a loan offer to sign Gnabry this summer, with an obligation to make the move permanent.

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