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Manchester United<\/a> are set to try and sign Borussia Dortmund<\/a> starlet Jude Bellingham<\/a> next summer, according to The Athletic<\/a>.<\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlexKayJelski\/status\/1574498618274463773?t=yyJLtNk8BEclenLevxdbYQ&s=19<\/p>\n United will face competition from some of the most elite clubs across Europe; Real Madrid<\/a>, Chelsea<\/a>, Liverpool<\/a> and Manchester City<\/a> – all of which will be in the race for the 19-year-old\u2019s signature. Dortmund value Bellingham, who has quickly become one of the most exciting prospects in world football, at around \u00a3131.6 million.<\/p>\n Read more<\/strong>: Premier League Predictions<\/a><\/p>\n The Salford side came close to agreeing a deal with Bellingham and his family before he completed the move to Germany. In 2020, the then 16-year-old midfielder visited Carrington along with his parents to further identify what role the teenager would play should he sign for United. His father, Mark, was reportedly \u201cthorough and professional\u201d as he quizzed staff about \u201cdaily operations and sustainability of managers.\u201d<\/p>\n John Murtough, United\u2019s director of football, has developed a long-lasting relationship with Mark which dates back to the club\u2019s first pursuit of Bellingham when he was only 15. The Bellingham’s decided to stay in the Midlands to allow the youngster to further develop whilst staying loyal to their local team Birmingham City, where Jude became an academy graduate.<\/p>\n Read more<\/strong>: Former Manchester United Manager\u2019s Words to Bruno Fernandes<\/a><\/p>\n Assistant manager Mike Phelan was well informed of the capabilities of the midfielder before Bellingham made senior appearances. According to Laurie Whitwell: \u201cUnited had watched Bellingham play 46 times at various levels since the age of 12 and the message that kept coming back was that he was a player to be signed immediately.\u201d<\/p>\n Phelan lauded the star as \u201ca player of the potential of Steven Gerrard and Paul Scholes\u201d when describing him to former United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.<\/p>\n The past two years have only further proved that Dortmund have followed through in the promise they made to the teenager before signing. Bellingham told the BBC: \u201cThey told me, \u2018If you come here, we\u2019ll develop you, you\u2019ll get game time and you\u2019ll be an international in two years.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2b50 Jude Bellingham has the best WhoScored rating for England from their matches in 2022 so far pic.twitter.com\/4uTf4gImeB<\/a><\/p>\n — WhoScored (@WhoScored) September 27, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nManchester United Will Face Competition From Europe\u2019s Top Clubs for Jude Bellingham<\/h2>\n
Bellingham Is Becoming One of the Most Sought-After Talents After Impressive Performances<\/h3>\n
United Came Close to Agreeing Deal Before Bellingham Moved to Dortmund<\/h3>\n
Dortmund Have Fulfilled Promise to Youngster<\/h3>\n
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