Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United prioritising signing a centre forward this summer will mean missing out on Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.
27.03.2023 - 12:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Jude Bellingham produced another polished performance for England on Sunday, helping them beat Ukraine 2-0 at Wembley to maintain their winning start to their European Championship qualifying campaign.
The Borussia Dortmund ace started in a three-man midfield alongside Jordan Henderson and Declan Rice and produced a trademark energetic and exciting display that we have all come to expect from him. The 19-year-old is continuing to progress at a rapid rate and it is little wonder that clubs are queuing up left, right and centre to try and win the race for his signature.
Although Manchester United acknowledge that they are not at the very front of the queue for Bellingham, they have not, as reported by the Manchester Evening News in December, ruled out the prospect of a fresh move for him this forthcoming summer. United attempted to sign the midfielder back in 2020 and he visited the club's Carrington training base just a few months before he signed for Dortmund.
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Since joining the German heavyweights in July 2020, Bellingham has excelled, making 124 appearances in all competitions, scoring 20 goals and grabbing 24 assists. He has also donned the captain's armband on several occasions and has represented England at both a World Cup and a European Championship.
He is the jewel in Dortmund's crown, meaning it is no surprise that clubs from right across Europe dream of signing him this summer. Despite being only 19, the former Birmingham City man, who has scored 10 goals for Dortmund this term, is consistently producing performances that a seasoned pro would be proud of.
His all-action, energetic style of play makes him a joy to watch. United manager
Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United prioritising signing a centre forward this summer will mean missing out on Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.
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