Utd 'planning to raid Birmingham for Jude Bellingham's 15-year-old brother Jobe'

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Manchester United are confident they will win the race to Birmingham City wonder-kid Jude Bellingham's signature but have now announced they are looking to snap up his younger brother too.

Bellingham's brother, Jobe, who has recently turned 15, is on the radar of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, according to 90Min.

Having played for Birmingham's academy and represented England at youth level too, the Red Devils believe the youngster has done enough to warrant a place in the United ranks.

Were United able to tie down a deal with Jobe, it could mean the entire Bellingham family could be playing next season in Manchester.

While Jobe may be a solid long-term investment for United, he has not quite reached the heights of his brother as of yet.

United are one of a host of top European clubs, including Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea, who are desperate to sign the 16-year-old this summer.

Solskjaer is keen to add him to his first-team squad this summer and sees him as part of his short term and long term plans.

The fact that Bellingham has already excelled during a near-full season in the Championship has convinced United he's able to adjust to the top flight quickly.

He has featured 35 times for the Championship outfit in all competitions this season despite only being 16.

United, who are keen to secure a £35million deal, rising to £50m with add-ons, aren't concerned by the interest from rival clubs – telling Bellingham, who is currently earning just £145-a-week at Birmingham, that they won't offer him the reported £60,000 a week on offer at Dortmund.

However, United remain front runners after Bellingham was impressed with the club following a tour of Carrington training ground, where he met legendary manager, Sir Alex Ferguson.

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