{"id":618385,"date":"2022-10-03T16:56:51","date_gmt":"2022-10-03T20:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=618385"},"modified":"2022-10-03T16:59:33","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T20:59:33","slug":"fabrizio-romano-manchester-united-jude-bellingham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/10\/03\/fabrizio-romano-manchester-united-jude-bellingham\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;For Sure&#8217;: Fabrizio Romano Reveals Major Manchester United Transfer Update on &#8216;World-Class&#8217; Wonderkid Target"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In an exclusive interview with <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/10\/03\/eric-cantona-iconic-celebration-sunderland\/\" target=\"_self\">Manchester United<\/a> fan channel The United Stand, Fabrizio Romano has dropped a significant update on the Red Devils&#8217; pursuit of the England wonderkid already being described by fans as<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I9J7YFHfEJk&amp;themeRefresh=1\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0&#8220;world-class&#8221;<\/a>: Jude Bellingham. He has <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UnitedStandMUFC\/status\/1576927549002760198?s=20&amp;t=XoOEaBXTkMi6hDHXTJiT2Q\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">revealed<\/a>\u00a0that <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/09\/23\/manchester-united-director-transfer-plans\/\" target=\"_self\">Erik ten Hag<\/a> and the men in red are &#8220;for sure&#8221; going to try and sign the Borussia Dortmund midfielder.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIT\u2019S A REALLY DIFFICULT ONE\u2026\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@FabrizioRomano<\/a> says that <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/mufc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#mufc<\/a> will try their best to persuade Bellingham to join the club in the summer, but it may be hard to sign a player of this calibre.<\/p>\n<p>Can United still attract players like Bellingham?\ud83d\udc47 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dE1itQdlmr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/dE1itQdlmr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The United Stand (@UnitedStandMUFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UnitedStandMUFC\/status\/1576927549002760198?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 3, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Italian journalist stated that Manchester United still have the pedigree of their infamous \u2018pull\u2019 for players they target but has admitted it may be difficult to sign someone of Bellingham\u2019s calibre due to the ever-growing interest from some of Europe\u2019s other elite clubs.<\/p>\n<h2>Manchester United Definitely Looking to Bring Jude Bellingham Into Their Ranks Next Summer<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>The English Wonderkid That Is Jude Bellingham<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>After impressing for German club <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/06\/22\/borussia-dortmund-sebastien-haller-signing\/\" target=\"_self\">Borussia Dortmund<\/a>, Bellingham has become a mainstay in Gareth Southgate\u2019s midfield, often pairing up with Declan Rice.<\/p>\n<p>With his acute passing, catalytic style, and superb mentality, it is far from surprising that he is at the top of everyone\u2019s wish list. He has four goal contributions in 11 appearances this season for the Black and Yellows, impressive considering that he lines up in the middle of the midfield and that his role is about so much more than simply goals and assists, not to mention that he is still a teenager.<\/p>\n<p>The Manchester side have reinforced their midfield in the most recent window by bringing in 5-time Champions League winner <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/08\/23\/manchester-united-frenkie-de-jong-casemiro-partner\/\" target=\"_self\">Casemiro<\/a>\u00a0alongside\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/07\/26\/manchester-united-christian-eriksen-training\/\" target=\"_self\">Christian Eriksen<\/a> on a free transfer. It, therefore, begs the question of whether Bellingham can see himself fitting into Erik ten Hag\u2019s system with a wealth of experience and talent already in Manchester United\u2019s midfield.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Many Clubs Are Interested in His Signature<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Jude Bellingham is the subject of plentiful interest from big European clubs, as expected, but Manchester United are hoping that the second time\u2019s a charm.<\/p>\n<p>Fellow Premier League giants <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/09\/27\/phil-foden-manchester-city-contract-2022\/\" target=\"_self\">Manchester City<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/09\/26\/chelsea-bayern-munich-harry-kane\/\" target=\"_self\">Chelsea<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/09\/20\/ethan-nwaneri-interest\/\" target=\"_self\">Liverpool<\/a> are also interested, as Romano confirmed in this recent interview. All of these sides will provide stiff competition for the Red Devils in this race: City offer the prospect of reuniting Bellingham with new recruit Erling Haaland, Chelsea recently showed a willingness to break the bank, and Liverpool&#8217;s midfield is ageing and could do with rejuvination.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The race to sign Jude Bellingham will include many top clubs and nothing will be decided now. Price tag to be clarified by BVB after WC, not before 2023. \u2b50\ufe0f\ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc65\udb40\udc6e\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc7f <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Bellingham?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Bellingham<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Liverpool, Man City, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Man Utd \u2014 gonna be a long race.<\/p>\n<p>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ncLqjmGo3Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/ncLqjmGo3Z<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NAHMJr5Afe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/NAHMJr5Afe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1575368458648391680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 29, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/10\/01\/real-madrid-confident-signing-jude-bellingham\/\" target=\"_self\">Real Madrid \u2018Confident\u2019 That \u2018Football Prodigy\u2019 Will Join Them<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The race for the sought-after central midfielder will have to wait until next summer\u2019s transfer window. His focus is solely on the remainder of the Bundesliga season and England\u2019s upcoming World Cup in Qatar.<\/p>\n<p>Bellingham\u2019s current club have previously completed business with Manchester United over the signing of <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/03\/04\/jadon-sancho-premier-league-signing-summer\/\" target=\"_self\">Jadon Sancho<\/a> so there is a middle ground there for talks to go ahead.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>United Will Be Hoping to Sign Bellingham on the Second Time of Asking<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Salford club have been keen admirers of Bellingham for a while now and will be hoping that next summer will be when we see him switch from Germany to England but in the colours of Manchester United.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/news\/11667\/12032469\/jude-bellingham-why-manchester-united-missed-out-on-borussia-dortmunds-new-signing\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sky Sports<\/a> reported that Manchester United were leading the line to lure Bellingham to the Theatre of Dreams back in 2020 but failed in this attempt.<\/p>\n<p>In 2020, the Red Devils invited Bellingham and his family to Carrington to familiarise the teenager with their proceedings &#8211; they will now be hoping that Bellingham will soon call those facilities home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In an exclusive interview with Manchester United fan channel The United Stand, Fabrizio Romano has dropped a significant update on the Red Devils&#8217; pursuit of the England wonderkid already being described by fans as\u00a0&#8220;world-class&#8221;: Jude Bellingham. 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