Jude Bellingham is reportedly set to snub Manchester United and join Borussia Dortmund.
The 16-year-old midfielder has attracted attention from across Europe after starring for Birmingham in the Championship.
Bellingham has scored four goals and three assists and could cost his next club £50million this summer.
And according to reports in both Germany and England, he will choose Dortmund over United and Chelsea.
United had hoped a charm offensive earlier this season would be enough to seal the deal with Sir Alex Ferguson making a personal appearance at Old Trafford.
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A source told The Sun : “We felt that he was blown away with what he was shown and what was said to him by all.
“We believe he was impressed with what we can offer. We have a duty of care to young players and want to develop them.”
But Bellingham appears to have been convinced by Dortmund’s track record with bringing through youngsters, including England international Jadon Sancho.
Ironically, missing out on Bellingham could see them fast-track their bid for Sancho who is also on the radar of several Premier League clubs including Chelsea and Liverpool.
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While Dortmund are confident of making Bellingham their player, however, the economic situation brought on by the coronavirus-enforced break could cause problems in the deal.
Talks were at an advanced stage between the club and player, but Dortmund will not enter into any further discussions until they know when and whether the current season will resume.
As it stands their transfer activity could largely depend on how the rest of the campaign will be finalised.
Jude Bellingham "to snub Man Utd move" when midfielder leaves Birmingham - Mirror Online
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