Shocking move brewing as Man United targets £30m midfield gem | OneFootball

Jobe Bellingham is also still on Manchester United's shopping list. Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham, aged 19, has been the target of close attention from Old Trafford club, with the club considering his signing one of the probable to strengthen the creative unit of the team during the forthcoming summer transfer market. United sources told UtdDistrict that interest in the player continues to be "very high," even though focus is also being placed elsewhere in the team.

Manchester United will bolster Ruben Amorim's attacking system, which has been goal-starved since his arrival. In addition to monitoring forwards like Liam Delap, Victor Osimhen, and Benjamin Šeško, the team is also looking for quality wingers and midfielders who can provide more rhythm to the attack and more possibilities in forward play.

Bellingham is employed in midfield, just as capable of being used centrally as he is of being used on the left wing. Such flexibility is generally considered to be an excellent asset for the technical demands of this system. He has also shown finishing potential and is frequently seen operating in advanced positions when freedom of movement is on offer to him. His solidity, combined with playing a variety of positions, keeps United interest burning.

Affordable market price

The prospect of signing Jobe Bellingham for under £30 million is another impetus for Manchester United's desire. Given the Premier League's situation currently and the typical prices demanded by youth players with promise, that sum is seen to be reasonable. The club board is still sharply aware of Sunderland's situation and knows that the fee will be more appealing should the club fail to qualify for the Premier League.

Manchester United is not the only club keeping an eye on the midfielder. Other Premier League teams are also tracking his development and could join the bidding if the transfer window does not work in their favor. That leaves United under pressure to decide sooner on whether they will go ahead with a formal bid.

The specter of more competition could speed up negotiations, especially if Sunderland becomes open to listening to other offers.