According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United are seemingly keen on securing the services of Jude Bellingham. The Red Devils are prepared to make a £25m offer for the Birmingham midfielder, who has impressed the onlookers with his performances in the Championship this season.
Who is Bellingham?
A product of the Birmingham youth academy, Bellingham was promoted to the senior side in the summer. And the youngster has been quick to make an impact, having already made 23 league appearances so far. He has scored three goals while mustering one assist, becoming one of the rising stars of the Championship this season.
Indeed. Bellingham has built a solid midfield partnership alongside Ivan Sunjic, helping Birmingham somehow stay away from the relegation zone. The youngster has also combined well with the likes of Dan Crowley and Fran Villalba, providing a better transition from midfield to attack.
What can he bring to the table?
Bellingham’s style of play can be compared to Manchester United star Paul Pogba. A technically gifted midfielder, who can bring the ball out from the back and act as a ball-carrier. He is quite proficient when it comes to nestling through tight spaces.
Moreover, Bellingham is capable of switching the play with his accurate long balls while he can also rotate possession with a thread of short passes – making him a well-rounded number eight. He has notably attained a pass completion rate of 77%, which is quite impressive for any Birmingham player.
Another key aspect of Bellingham’s gameplay is his defensive contribution. He has already averaged over three tackles and almost one interception per game. That means the 16-year-old can provide the necessary support to a number six, which is why he has attracted so much attention across England this season.
Stat courtesy: Whoscored
Is Bellingham a viable target for Manchester United?
It’s no secret that Ole-Gunnar Solskjaer has preferred young British talents since being appointed as the manager of Manchester United. The Norwegian notably brought in the likes of Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the summer and Bellingham, in that regard, is perfectly suited to his long-term vision at Old Trafford.
The Birmingham star has already impressed in the Championship, and at the age of just 16, he has time on his side and could improve a lot as a midfielder. Therefore, United should look to secure the services of this talented individual as they look to usher in a new era under Solskjaer.
