Manchester United have already tried to buy their perfect Paul Pogba replacement

Manchester United head into the summer transfer window desperate to reinforce their side with a new midfield addition, and on Tuesday night, they were once again reminded of what they could have had.

While the Wembley boos for club captain Harry Maguire set the post-match agenda following England's convincing win over Ivory Coast, the midfield performance of Jude Bellingham somewhat went under the radar as he put in another age-defying performance. Still only at the age of 18, Bellingham not only looks destined to play for England as a teenager at the World Cup in Qatar later this year, but he also looks like he could be starting those matches, such is his maturity in midfield.

READ MORE: Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo have shown Manchester United new attacking blueprint

Last year, he showed signs of brilliance when he played a key role as Dortmund lost to Man City in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. This season, he has established himself as a leading figure for the German side with his performances on the pitch.

He finished Tuesday's match against Ivory Coast with 100 per cent dribble completion, 100% crosses completed, 100% long passes executed, an overall pass accuracy of 88%, five ball recoveries, two shots on goal and one chance created. It seems like the only criticism that can be aimed at Bellingham is that he might need to specialise in one particular role going forward, because right now he is managing to excel in whichever midfield role he is playing in.

Just this season alone, Bellingham has played in five different midfield roles: attack, central, and defensive, as well as both on the left and right flanks. The very reason he wears the No.22 shirt is that, despite growing up with a desire