Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United are aware that Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool are ahead of them in the race for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, according to Fabrizio Romano in CaughtOffside.
The well-known and respected journalist told CaughtOffSide that Manchester United are still in the hunt for Bellingham, but the former Premier League and UEFA Champions League winners are aware they are behind Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid.
GiveMeSport have also reported interest in the 19-year-old England international midfielder – described as “incredible” by Arsenal star Bukayo Saka on ITV this week – from Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Fabrizio Romano on Liverpool and Manchester United target Jude Bellingham
Romano said: “As far as I know, it’s not that Manchester United are out of the game.
“They want Bellingham but they know that Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid have different power in the market at this stage of their project.
“So Man United will try but they know it’s more than difficult. The focus is now on January, not June yet.
Liverpool or Manchester United for Jude Bellingham?
In our opinion, Liverpool will be more appealing and attractive than Manchester United for Jude Bellingham.
The 19-year-old has the world at his feet, and if he is to leave Borussia Dortmund next summer, he will surely go to a team that is at least difficult for major trophies.
United are undergoing another rebuild, while Liverpool have won the Premier League and UEFA Champions League in recent seasons.
In other news, Report: West Ham and Manchester United to miss Brazil striker, England closing in
