Manchester City are now leading Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid in the race for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, according to ESPN via GOAL.

Liverpool’s decision to drop out of the race for the 19 year old England international has put Manchester City firmly in the driver seat.

Liverpool doesn’t doubt Bellingham’s quality but feel a fee in excess of £120 million ($149m) is too much to spend on a single player when they need an overhaul of several positions.