Erling Haaland is attempting to persuade Jude Bellingham into signing for Manchester City - according to reports.
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Former England and Leicester City striker Gary Lineker has likened Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham to former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson amid ongoing links connecting him with a move to Old Trafford.
Lineker made the admission after watching Bellingham net his second Champions League goal of the season against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday evening. The England international headed Dortmund into the lead, but saw his heroics undone late on, courtesy of goals from John Stones and Erling Haaland, who secured a 2-1 win for the hosts.
Dortmund, despite being the underdogs, threatened to produce a professional away performance that so nearly earned them at least a point. Bellingham was at the very heart of the performance, producing a commanding showing in the centre of midfield.
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The youngster, who has been included in the England squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Italy and Germany later this month, has gone from strength-to-strength over the last two years, ever since joining Dortmund from Birmingham City in June 2020. Prior to his move to Germany, he visited United's Carrington training ground in March of that same year, with United keen to secure his signature.
Despite falling short in their efforts, they have remained linked with his signature ever since - and it is easy to understand why. And for Match of the Day host Lineker, he believes the 19-year-old, who will be hoping to star for England at the World Cup in just over two months time, resembles some of the qualities shared by Robson many years ago.
Taking to his Twitter page, Lineker said: "I'll be very surprised if @BellinghamJude
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