Winter move on the cards? Top club eyeing up BVB starlet Bellingham | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund stands behind Jobe Bellingham – despite his difficult start. While Manchester United is reportedly vying for the 20-year-old, sports director Lars Ricken publicly backs the talent.

The sporting future of Jobe Bellingham at Borussia Dortmund continues to be a topic of conversation – even beyond national borders. According to the English portal TeamTalk, Manchester United has a strong interest in the midfielder. The Red Devils are closely monitoring the young Englishman's situation and could attempt to bring him back to the island as early as winter.

The Premier League club is looking for a successor to the aging Casemiro, whose contract expires at the end of the season. Manuel Ugarte, who is not always a regular under coach Ruben Amorim, is also considered a possible option. Nevertheless, Bellingham ranks high on the wish list. According to TeamTalk, United has the brother of Real star Jude Bellingham "on their radar," even though the 30-million acquisition at BVB has so far struggled to secure regular playing time.

BVB boss Ricken backs Bellingham

The younger Bellingham moved from AFC Sunderland to Dortmund in the summer. Under Niko Kovac, the 20-year-old has mostly been used as a substitute so far. In the Champions League against FC Copenhagen, he was allowed to start, but in the Bundesliga victory against 1. FC Köln (1:0), he was only substituted in the final phase. In England, there is speculation about a possible loan in winter.

At BVB, however, they are not considering an early departure. Sports director Lars Ricken recently publicly backed the talent against Bild: “He is always substituted in difficult situations – against Juve, Wolfsburg, now also against Köln. These were all close games. This shows how much Niko [Kovac] trusts him and believes in his abilities.”

Ricken also emphasized the long-term perspective the club is pursuing with the Englishman: “We are extremely happy that Jobe is a part of it. We don't think just from game to game. He has a long-term contract and we are pleased that he is part of the BVB family.”

Jobe Bellingham is still considered a great talent at BVB, who is expected to establish himself in the long term – even if Manchester United is apparently already champing at the bit.

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