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Manchester United could be in for a huge summer as their long-term recruitment plans begin to take shape.
United will be exploring creative attacking options in the upcoming window.
Ruben Amorim and INEOS are both identifying forward reinforcements as a priority.
While other clubs are expected to compete for the same targets.
United are keeping close tabs on Championship stars capable of making the leap to the Premier League.
One top target however, may now be slipping away.
Chelsea front runners ahead of Manchester United for Jobe Bellingham
According to CaughtOffside, Chelsea are emerging as the front-runners in the pursuit of Sunderland’s Jobe Bellingham.
That is despite strong interest from United, Arsenal and Tottenham.
The 19-year-old midfielder has made a big impression in the Championship this season.
He has showcased strength, versatility, and intelligence well beyond his years.
Bellingham’s name carries weight thanks to his brother Jude’s incredible rise.
However his performances for Sunderland are starting to stand on their own.
He has operated in several midfield roles this term.
Often providing physicality, composure, and attacking drive for a Sunderland side that continues to develop young players.
Chelsea’s interest is no surprise given their clear emphasis on recruiting top youth talent in recent windows.
Their project, which leans heavily on promising stars like Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez, could offer Bellingham a clearer route into the Premier League than some of their rivals.
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Chelsea are yet to make a formal approach.
However their recruitment team views Bellingham as an ideal long-term addition.
German giants Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen have also shown interest, continuing the Bellingham family’s strong connection with the Bundesliga.
Sunderland are reluctant to sell.
Ultimately, growing pressure and the likelihood of formal bids from Premier League clubs could force their hand.
From a United perspective, Bellingham fits the mould of a player who could support Kobbie Mainoo in midfield.
While offering flexibility across Amorim’s double pivot or advanced roles.
If Chelsea act quickly, United may be forced into a difficult position.
Either matching a proposal or pivoting to alternative targets as their INEOS-backed rebuild continues.
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Source: Centred Devils
