Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing 19-year-old Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Manchester United will compete with Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur for 19-year-old Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham.
The English wonderkid has done quite well in the Championship this season, and it is no surprise that high-profile Premier League clubs are keen on him. Manchester United need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and the 19-year-old would be a long-term investment for them. He will add creativity and control in the midfield.
The Englishman will want to compete at a high level, and the opportunity to join Manchester United will be quite attractive for him. Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to play for them can be hard to turn down for most players. Joining them would be a huge step up in Bellingham’s career.
Chelsea and Tottenham in the race
Chelsea are looking to sign the 19-year-old as well, and it will be interesting to see if they come forward with an official offer to sign the English midfield sensation. The Blues have been overly dependent on Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez in the middle of the park.
The West Midlands outfit need more depth in that area of the pitch, and the Championship midfield sensation could be the ideal long-term investment. As far as Tottenham are concerned, they need to add more quality and depth in their midfield unit as well.
Spurs have been linked with the 19-year-old for months, and it will be interesting to see if they can beat Manchester United and Chelsea to get the deal done. The midfielder needs to join a club where he will get ample game time. Sitting on the bench at a big club is unlikely to benefit him, and he must seek game-time assurances before choosing his next destination.
Whoever ends up signing him will have a future star on their hands. The 19-year-old is still quite young, and he will only improve with coaching and experience. He could develop into a top-class performer in the Premier League with the right guidance.