Manchester United are out of the running to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund, according to reports.
The English youngster is catching the eye of some of Europe’s top clubs on a move next summer but it looks like Erik ten Hag’s side ‘don’t have a chance at the moment’.
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The 19-year-old was superb for England at the World Cup
Bellingham’s meteoric rise from the Championship to the Champions League has now seen him earn his first World Cup appearances with the Three Lions.
Two goal contributions in four games from central midfield have seen him hailed, and he will soon be the subject of summer move speculation.
According to Sky Sport in GermanyUnited are ‘out of the running’ to sign the 19-year-old.
Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester City are two of the favourites, along with reigning European champions Real Madrid.
Dortmund are said to be ‘very happy’ with Bellingham’s World Cup so far, with his performances making him even more valuable.
His contract doesn’t expire until 2025 and he doesn’t have a release clause, but the club are already believed to be planning his exit, with a suggested fee of between €100m and €150m.
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A move to Liverpool could be on the cards
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is ‘pushing’ for a move, with the midfielder his top target for next summer.
Despite Klopp’s connection to Dortmund, the latter’s chief executive, Carsten Cramer, recently revealed that the Merseyside outfit should not expect “gifts” in their pursuit.
Liverpool fans have already been teased over a potential transfer, with right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold and Bellingham spending time together off the pitch at the World Cup with England.
Meanwhile, club captain and Three Lions team-mate Jordan Henderson also looked after the player, with Bellingham assisting him afterwards against Senegal.
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