Manchester United have now reportedly launched a stunning £100m+ offer to sign an England superstar who has already earned the praise of David Beckham.
Man Utd targeting England superstar
INEOS are looking to make a statement in 2026, having already showcased their spending power by revitalising Man United's frontline last season. Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha all arrived in an attempt to transform Ruben Amorim's side.
Now, the focus is turning towards the manager's midfield. With Casemiro edging past the peak of his powers, Manuel Ugarte struggling in possession and Kobbie Mainoo frozen out by Amorim, Man United have already reportedly drawn up a shortlist of options.
So far, two of the biggest names on that shortlist in the Premier League are Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson. Two of United's biggest targets, both have enjoyed excellent campaigns so far.
There's plenty of competition for the two England stars, however, and Champions League qualification is likely to be the key to unlocking any potential move for Man United.
The same can be said for another England star. If it's not Wharton or Anderson, then it could be Jude Bellingham. Sensational reports are now claiming that Man United have made their first move to sign the Real Madrid superstar ahead of 2026.
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Manchester United are plotting a sensational deal for this exciting winger who could be Ruben Amorim's next Amad Diallo.
Bellingham is undoubtedly one of the best midfielders in world football and would instantly become the best signing that INEOS have made.
Man Utd launch £100m+ Bellingham offer
According to reports in Spain, Man United have now launched an offer to sign Bellingham worth as much as €150m (£131m) in what would break their transfer record. Alas, Real Madrid reportedly believe that the Englishman is worth more than that and have turned the Red Devils down.
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Whether INEOS return with a second offer remains to be seen. It would simply be a sensational move for a player who's already got the approval of Beckham.
"Obviously the season that Jude's had, the talent that he is. But it's not just the talent with Jude, it's about the way he is, the way he handles himself, he's a model pro that knows exactly what he needs to do.
"For someone that is so young to have the maturity that he has is incredible and I think him playing abroad has helped him with that. Now he's obviously at Real Madrid where the expectations are higher than most other clubs around the world and he's living up to those." (Beckham last season)
Praise does not get much better than that from a Man United point of view, but the idea of watching Bellingham follow in Beckham's footsteps at Old Trafford very much remains a dream for the time being.
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