Manchester United could find themselves in 'pole position' to sign highly-rated England international Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund next summer.
That is according to a report by The Athletic, who claim that any interested club must already be 'putting in the groundwork' to try and form a good relationship with Bellingham's father, Mark. It is claimed that football director John Murtough has made creating a good relationship with the latter a 'priority' ahead of any future move for his son.
Bellingham, who will be hoping to be named in Gareth Southgate's England World Cup squad, is attracting interest from a wealth of clubs after an impressive couple of years at Dortmund. The 19-year-old joined the German giants from Birmingham City in June 2020 and has gone from strength-to-strength.
United, who tried to sign the midfielder before he packed his bags for Germany, remain keen on securing the youngster's signature, as do, according to various reports, Premier League rivals Liverpool. However, United might stand a better chance of signing Bellingham than their rivals because Murtough has 'struck up a friendship' with the player's father in recent years.
It is claimed that they remain 'close', meaning United could fancy their chances of getting a deal done. The England international scored for Dortmund against Manchester City in the Champions League last week.
Meanwhile, United could move for Barcelona striker Antoine Griezmann in the January transfer window. That is according to a report published by The Athletic, who state that the Frenchman faces an 'uncertain future' in Spain.
The versatile forward, who is currently on loan at Atletico Madrid, has been linked with a move to England on several occasions in the past. The 31-year-old, who started his senior career at Real Sociedad, is believed to be in the middle of a dispute with Barcelona that could see him 'pushed out' of the club.
Griezmann joined Barcelona from Atletico in 2019 and has scored just 35 goals in 102 games for the La Liga giants. He returned to Atletico on loan in August last year, initially on a season-long loan deal. However, the loan featured a clause that Atletico could trigger to extend his temporary stay for another season, something which they chose to activate.
ars1217
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Just Like United had advantage on signing of Darwin Nunez????
laccepstyz
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the mancs won't get him they can't even get cl ffs
lisabikmt
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Do ewe really need Griezman
floki96
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fun fact: Do you know Phil Jones has survived at 8 managers at Manchester United? He survived Ferguson, Moyes, Van Gaal, Giggs, Mourinho, Ole, Ralf, and now Erik[byebye]! He is the real GOAT[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Don't forget Carrick too 😂😂 Jones is something else
MICHAELKING20
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united fans right now
Singapore1183229
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The deal with LFC done seal and delivered to LFC. Man U is trying to get their shares up so they can persuade Dortmont to sell at higher price. If Klopp wanted him he would have got him even now. Klopp has given in to Dortmont request for having him for another year.
jemdlmrtu
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bellingham to his father.u r telling me to go to a team that has not win a trophy in in six full years,i will throw my self if u tell me to go to the manchester unitedcionaele dequibe.i will only go to the kings of europe or the kings of europe in england.
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how about where he is? wake up before u comment
EliMunich
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His father is not Jude, Jude himself would decide which club and project actually suit his style of play. Wages competition might play part though.
Toncimuy
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bellingham to his father.u r telling me to go to a team that has not win a trophy in in six full years,i will throw my self if u tell me to go to the manchester unitedcionaele dequibe.i will only go to the kings of europe or the kings of europe in england.
PaulusSihova
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INSTEAD OF SIGNING A YOUNG FORWARD WHO WILL PLAY FOR MORE YEARS THEY WANT TO SIGN SOMEONE WHO'S ABOUT TO RETIRE. AND I BELIEVE HE'LL ASK FOR A HIGH SALARY MAN UTD HAVE LOST THEIR MIND IN TERMS OF RECRUITING.
Caesar2210
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🚨what Jude can offer @ United. Zidane Iqhal has it 🤷🏾♂️ Ten Hag won’t waste money on him😏
Voak
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fun fact: Do you know Phil Jones has survived at 8 managers at Manchester United? He survived Ferguson, Moyes, Van Gaal, Giggs, Mourinho, Ole, Ralf, and now Erik[byebye]! He is the real GOAT[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
How many years did that guy sign on his contract
sampasco
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fun fact: Do you know Phil Jones has survived at 8 managers at Manchester United? He survived Ferguson, Moyes, Van Gaal, Giggs, Mourinho, Ole, Ralf, and now Erik[byebye]! He is the real GOAT[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
vimabdmorz
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For United it will be another De Jong case. Telling everyone we will sign him for 3 months until the last say of transfer day. Today De Jong himself told everyone he was not interested is any club. All he want is to stay at Barcelona.
vimabdmorz
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Liverpool will only sign him if he's interested in coming to Liverpool. If the player want huge salary go to United.