Manchester United have launched a stunning transfer move for Jude Bellingham (Picture: Getty)

Manchester United have launched a stunning £25million transfer move for Birmingham’s highly-rated teenage midfielder Jude Bellingham, according to reports.

Bellingham, 16, has made 24 appearances for Championship side Birmingham this season and his performances have attracted the attention of Premier League giants United.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes to bolster his midfield options during the January transfer window, and United are in advanced talks with Sporting Lisbon over a deal for Bruno Fernandes.

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The Old Trafford hierarchy are keen to strengthen Solskjaer’s side and have identified Bellingham as a player who can bring long-term benefits to Manchester United.


The Daily Record say United have made an extraordinary £25m move for the Birmingham midfielder and hope to strike a deal ahead of Arsenal, who also hold ‘strong interest’.



Bellingham became Birmingham’s youngest ever first-team player when he made his Blues debut at the start of the season and is also attracting interest from scouts from across Europe.

Ed Woodward has shown a desire to sign young British players over the past two transfer windows, with United spending almost £150m on Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James last summer.

The Red Devils expressed interest in signing Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United last summer, while Leicester City’s James Maddison has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford.

But United appear set to make Sporting star Fernandes their marquee January signing, while also bringing prospect Bellingham to Manchester.

Arsenal have also expressed interest in the teenage midfielder (Picture: Getty)

The 16-year-old is expected to join Manchester United, providing the Premier League club can convince him and his representatives that the move would be the best one possible for his career.

Bellingham has made three appearances for England’s U17 side and is expected to be in action on Saturday when Birmingham host Cardiff City.

Manchester United, currently fifth in the Premier League, face unbeaten leaders and arch-rivals Liverpool on Sunday.

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