Pranav Nair
Manchester United may struggle to sign Jude Bellingham
According to the Birmingham Mail, Manchester United could struggle to sign Birmingham wonderkid Jude Bellingham in the upcoming transfer window.
The 16-year-old exploded into the limelight at St. Andrew’s and has garnered attention from some of Europe’s top teams. The Red Devils looked set to beat off interest from the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Dortmund, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City.
With the coronavirus pandemic shutting down football operations, clubs are finding themselves in a financial crunch, with United not an exception.
The issue was touched on by Ed Woodward, who admitted that the mega million deals of the recent past will be difficult to pull off this time around.
The Red Devils were keen on a deal for Bellingham in January. Birmingham refused to do so and look like they are ready to cash in on their prized asset. (h/t Metro)
United refused to give up hope and employed the big guns to showcase their seriousness. Sir Alex Ferguson was also roped in to meet the youngster as he was shown around the United training facility.
United are keen to drive home the point that Old Trafford, under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, will be a place for young talents to thrive. The Red Devils are striving to regain their place at the summit of English football.
Bellingham will likely cost upwards of £40million, a significant amount given the financial landscape. What it means to any future deal remains to be seen.
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A versatile player, Bellingham is capable of playing anywhere in the midfield, with him predominantly playing in the middle and on the right.
At 16 years and 38 days, he became the youngest player in Birmingham history. He has also represented the English youth sides at the Under -15, Under-16 and Under-17 levels.
