MANCHESTER CITY are keeping tabs on James Maddison and Jude Bellingham ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports.
City are looking to refresh their midfield with Ilkay Gundogan’s contract running out in June and Bernardo Silva’s future hanging in the balance.
According to the Mail, the reigning Premier League champions are keeping tabs on both Maddison and Bellingham and are considering a move in the summer.
However, the Citizens are facing competition from some of Europe’s fellow elite for both targets.
Borussia Dortmund ace Bellingham has stood out in the Bundesliga as well as the 2022 World Cup and attracted interest from the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Real Madrid.
City have also entered the bidding war but manager Pep Guardiola wants more goals from those behind Erling Haaland.
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That is why the Manchester giants are also keeping tabs on Leicester star Maddison, who has registered seven goals and four assists in 16 appearances across all competitions this season.
Leicester are increasingly unlikely to hold on to the versatile midfielder this summer.
The England international has only 18 months left on his current deal and doesn’t appear keen on extending.
The Foxes also want to avoid repeating the same mistake they made with Youri Tielemans, who will be able to leave for free come June.
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However, Newcastle are still keeping tabs on the 26-year-old after having two offers denied last summer as they didn’t match Leicester’s £60million valuation.
More Premier League clubs have also asked about Maddison’s availability in the January transfer window.
City may also go for an attacker, with AC Milan ace Rafael Leao and Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia linked.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
