Man Utd have a lead for Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham

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TOP STORY: Man Utd has a lead for Bellingham

Manchester United are in pole position to sign the youngster from Borussia Dortmund Jude bellingham, depending on the sun.

The report says the Red Devils’ attempts to impress the midfielder began ahead of his move from Birmingham City to the Bundesliga, which laid the groundwork for a future move to Old Trafford.

The teenager received plenty of special treatment in April 2020, as Sir Alex Ferguson took him and his family to visit United’s training ground, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also spent time with him in the goal to persuade him to join United.

While the lure of being able to play games immediately prompted Bellingham to move to Dortmund, it is suggested that the treatment he received left a lasting impression on the 18-year-old.

Bellingham certainly had that playing time, using it to impress in the Bundesliga and Champions League, to the point where he is now England international.

These performances also mean that Man United are not the only big club wanting to sign Bellingham, as Chelsea and Manchester City are watching him as well.

It has already been reported that any club wishing to bring him in would have to shell out at least € 100million.

If United are willing to pay that, their past conduct regarding Bellingham could work in their favor.

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