Bellingham 'set to SHUN Liverpool & Man City in favour of a move to Real Madrid'

Jude Bellingham has reportedly made his decision over where he would like to play his football next season.

Despite reportedly having three years remaining on his current deal with Borussia Dortmund, speculation has been rife over the 19-year-old's future.

Liverpool emerged favourites to secure the teenagers signature earlier this season, but the dramatically pulled out of the race to sign him, with their recruitment focus instead said to be focused on a major squad rebuild following a tumultuous campaign.

Manchester City have also been linked with signing the former Birmingham City star, with reports suggesting Pep Guardiola would be prepared to spend big on bringing Bellingham to the Etihad depending on the futures of Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan at the club.

However, according to a report from Spanish publication AS, Bellingham is in favour of a move to the Bernabeu.

The report goes on to state that once the midfielder finalises his decision that Real Madrid will begin formal negotiations with Dortmund.

Despite earmarking Bellingham as their top target for the upcoming window, Los Blancos are said to be steadfast in their valuation of the play and will reportedly not pay a fee exceeding £105million.

Real previously sent a representative from the club to meet with Bellingham in a bid to persuade him to become the first English player to represent the club since David Beckham in 2007.

Bellingham is currently enjoying the most prolific season of his career in the Bundesliga, notching five goals and five assists in 29 appearances.

Edin Terzic's side currently sit top of the German top flight one point ahead of Bayern with four games remaining, leaving them on track to break the streak of ten consecutive Bundesliga title wins from their Bavarian rivals.