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Jobe Bellingham might soon be targeted by Manchester United to serve as the long-term successor to Bruno Fernandes.
The shaky opening to the campaign for the Red Devils has been further complicated by doubts regarding their skipper, after Fernandes experienced a rift with head coach Michael Carrick earlier in the term.
As United plan for life after the 32-year-old, Bellingham—who was recently selected for the England squad—has surfaced as a prospective midfield candidate for the club.
Out with Bruno Fernandes and in with Jobe Bellingham for Manchester United?
Following remarks delivered after United was convincingly beaten 4-1 by Como in the Champions League, Fernandes was left on the bench by Carrick for the encounter with Bournemouth.
Despite the defeat against the Cherries, United supporters voiced chant-filled backing for Carrick while expressing dissatisfaction toward the team, although Fernandes subsequently reconciled with the boss and reclaimed his place in the starting XI.
Nevertheless, reports from Fichajes indicate that Atletico Madrid remain keen on the Portuguese playmaker, seeking to capitalize on the ongoing unrest.
The publication suggests Bellingham is a bold alternative the team might pursue to succeed their key creator, given how the 21-year-old is excelling at Borussia Dortmund in a manner reminiscent of his brother Jude’s past spell there.
Thomas Tuchel has included Jobe in his latest England roster for November’s international fixtures alongside his older brother, with whom he exhibits comparable attributes.
While Fichajes stresses that no formal bid has been submitted by United so far, the Manchester side previously pursued Jude Bellingham intensely before his transfer and might display identical enthusiasm for Jobe.
According to Sky Sports, United put forward a £30 million proposal for Jude during his tenure at Birmingham City, though the midfielder opted for a move to the Bundesliga to further his growth.
Jobe followed a comparable trajectory, transferring from Birmingham to Sunderland prior to completing a move to Signal Iduna Park at the beginning of the previous campaign.
Data from Transfermarkt places Bellingham’s market value at €40 million. Meanwhile, Manchester United are set to face Liverpool on the road once Premier League fixtures restart following the international hiatus.
