Man Utd’s Jude Bellingham transfer back ON as they join three rivals in race for hottest prospect in football

MANCHESTER UNITED’S move for Jude Bellingham is back on.

That’s after joining three rivals in the race for England’s midfield superstar.

Man Utd are back in the hunt for Borussia Dortmund star Jude BellinghamGetty

Bellingham, 19, is the hottest property in football right now after becoming a key man for club and country.

The midfielder has clocked up 10 goals for Borussia Dortmund this season and also set the World Cup alight with some huge performances under Gareth Southgate.

It now looks certain Bellingham will depart Germany for a new challenge after three years in the Bundesliga.

And the Athletic claims United have emerged as a potential destination for the box-to-box star.

The Red Devils are enjoying a fine resurgence with Erik ten Hag at the helm.

And they could soon have plenty of cash to spend ahead of a potential takeover by mega-rich Qataris.

That has opened the door to a possible £132million move for Bellingham, which would make the teenager the most expensive signing in Premier League history.

However, United currently lag behind several other sides.

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It’s reckoned Liverpool are favourites despite having a shocking season under Jurgen Klopp.

Bellingham is a huge admirer of the German and has not been put off by their dip in form.

Sources close to negotiations claim it’s “Liverpool’s deal to lose”, but it remains to be seen whether the Reds can stump up the cash as owners FSG look for new investors.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid are keen after holding talks with Bellingham’s representatives.

They would love to create a new midfield three also involving Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni.

But Real do not currently have the funds to match bids from the Premier League.

They already acknowledge Bellingham is likely to return to England.

And they are also prioritising a new forward to replace ageing hitman Karim Benzema.

Finally, Manchester City remain interested despite their Financial Fair Play battle.

Ilkay Gundogan could be off when his contract expires, and Bellingham is also close pals with striker Erling Haaland.

But the final say will come down to Pep Guardiola, with City always ready to back their man if he deems a player absolutely necessary.