Manchester United are again vying with Borussia Dortmund for one of Europe’s most exciting young players as they negotiate for the transfer of Jude Bellingham from Birmingham City.



Weeks after missing out on Erling Haaland to the Bundesliga side, United are still attempting to convince Bellingham that Old Trafford is a better destination than the Westfalenstadion.



The Athletic understands that Dortmund have agreed a fee with Birmingham and a prospective salary with the 16-year-old midfielder, who has stormed the Championship this season. Numerous sources say Dortmund are the clear favourites for Bellingham’s signature, with a widespread belief that the player’s influential father Mark has long advocated a spell in the Bundesliga.



But United should not be ruled out just yet, with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and Matt Judge, head of corporate development, working on a move for Bellingham. United refused to...