MANCHESTER UNITED PLOTTING BELLINGHAM MOVE

Manchester United are reportedly planning a significant squad overhaul this summer in order to raise transfer funds, with Sunderland's Jobe Bellingham among the key targets lined up. The club is looking to offload several players, including Victor Lindelof, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, and Kobbie Mainoo, as they seek to strengthen their squad under manager Ruben Amorim.

The Red Devils have a number of high-profile players they are willing to sell to fund new signings. Casemiro, whose £350,000-a-week contract has just one year remaining, could be one of the big names to leave.

Meanwhile, Mainoo, valued at around £70 million, could also be sold, with the potential for a profit due to his academy roots. Lindelof and Eriksen are out of contract this summer, while Antony and Marcus Rashford are both set to return to Manchester United after their loan spells at Real Betis and Aston Villa, respectively.

The club is under pressure to bring in money to fund the signings Amorim desires, and they are reportedly eyeing Bellingham, the 19-year-old midfielder currently impressing at Sunderland. The younger brother of Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, Jobe has become a key player for Sunderland in the last two years, helping the club push for a Championship play-off spot as they aim for promotion to the Premier League.

Bellingham is under contract at Sunderland until 2028, and should they secure promotion, they would be in a strong negotiating position. However, if Sunderland fail to go up, Bellingham could seek a move, and United are not the only Premier League club interested in his services. Chelsea, Tottenham, and Brentford are also said to be monitoring the situation, making this an intriguing summer transfer battle for the talented midfielder.

As Manchester United looks to raise funds through player sales, they will also have to be cautious in their pursuit of Bellingham, as they face competition from several top clubs. The decision on whether Sunderland earns promotion will play a pivotal role in the negotiations, and it could significantly influence Bellingham's future in the coming months.