'Winner takes Jude' - Manchester United fans share same Jude Bellingham hope ahead of Borussia Dortmund friendly

Manchester United fans are hoping that this summer's match with Borussia Dortmund in Las Vegas will mark the moment Jude Bellingham signs for Erik ten Hag's men.

United have been long-term admirers of Bellingham, dating back to when the midfielder was starring for Birmingham City in the Championship. At that time, the Reds invited the youngster to their Carrington Training Ground for a tour of the facilities and to meet influential figures at the club.

After the trip however, Bellingham decided to sign for Dortmund and has progressed well in the Bundesliga. But, the midfielder's time in Germany looks to be heading towards its conclusion with many of Europe's big clubs circling to sign the England international.

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The Reds are one of the clubs understood to be interested and MEN Sport adds that Ten Hag would be open to signing Bellingham should the circumstances be right. It is largely believed that United would need to qualify for the Champions League in order to attract the 19-year-old to Old Trafford.

United's chances of doing just that are still in doubt as the Reds battle Newcastle, Tottenham and Brighton for the final two top-four spots. However, this has not stopped the fans hoping that the match with Dortmund will be an occasion which signifies Bellingham transferring to Old Trafford.

Commenting on Reddit, some Reds supporters set out - in more hope than expectation - what they would like to see during the tour fixture:

Indefatigable_: "The ceremonial handover of Bellingham. Plays the first half in a Dortmund shirt, then, unannounced, comes out for the second half in a United one, complete with vast amount of pyrotechnics."

Carl3sGil: "Winner gets