Manchester United have reportedly identified Borussia Dortmund’s Jobe Bellingham as a primary target for the upcoming summer transfer window.
Following two seasons at Sunderland, the younger brother of Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham headed to Germany, and is currently valued at approximately £50 million.
Reports suggest the Red Devils are eager to secure the 20-year-old’s signature early to fend off interest from rival Premier League clubs as they look to bolster their midfield options.
The pursuit of Bellingham is part of a wider strategy at Old Trafford to recruit young domestic talent under the guidance of the club’s new sporting hierarchy.
While Dortmund would be reluctant to lose their prized asset, the financial lure of a move to Manchester might prove difficult to resist.
United are expected to be active in the market this summer as they look to build on the stability established by interim manager Michael Carrick during the second half of the campaign.