Man Utd: Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken to £132m target at Old Trafford
Manchester United have always been interested in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.
The 19-year-old is being linked with a move to the Premier League, and Sheth says former United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken to him about a transfer to Old Trafford in the past.
As per The Athletic, United, Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea are all interested in Bellingham, while Real Madrid are also thought to have the Englishman on their radar.
If Dortmund do decide to sell him next summer, the same outlet states that he is likely to cost €150m (around £132m).
This would not be United’s first time making a move for Bellingham. Again, according to The Athletic, they also tried to sign him when he was 15, but a deal could not be agreed with his former club Birmingham City.
The England international continues to be a key player for Dortmund, playing in all 10 of their games so far this season.
Sheth says United’s interest in Bellingham is nothing new and that the player has held discussions at Old Trafford in the past about a move to the Red Devils.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, the Sky Sports reporter said: “Man United have always been interested because before he went to Borussia Dortmund, United did hold talks, and I think Bellingham did come to Old Trafford and he did talk to people there, including Sir Alex Ferguson.
“But it was decided that his development would be best served if he was to go to Borussia Dortmund first and was getting regular first-team football as a 17, 18, 19-year-old. And look, people are actually talking about him being a starter at the World Cup now, so it’ll be interesting to see what’s going to happen with Jude Bellingham next summer.”
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