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Man Utd would be a ‘nice fit’ for Jude Bellingham, says former coach as Europe-wide transfer race heats up


A FORMER youth coach of starlet Jude Bellingham has talked up a potential move to Manchester United for the Birmingham City wonderkid.

The 16-year-old has wowed St Andrew’s this season with his talent and a maturity beyond his years, and Sam Manoochehri has described a switch to Old Trafford as a “nice fit”.

Manoochehri is a an ex-development coach at Birmingham, and worked with the England youth international for four years.

Bellingham has repeatedly been linked with the Red Devils throughout what has been a breakthrough campaign.

And on making the jump, Manoochehri told the Mirror: “Man United, it might be a nice fit for Jude, with a rejuvenated team, talk of Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish going over there.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given game time to youngsters such as Brandon Williams, Mason Greenwood, Angel Gomes and Tahith Chong during his Old Trafford tenure.

But United weren’t the only destination that Manoochehri thought would suit Blues’ outstanding prodigy.

He continued: “But Dortmund would also suit, the recent profile of players that have come through that system, the likes of Jadon Sancho. Jude would fit that mould too.

Jude has got to make sure that his next move, is to a club where he plays.

Sam Manoochehri

“And look at what’s going on at Chelsea now. A lot of good young players in that team.”

Bellingham has been given ample opportunities to shine in the Championship this term under the careful management of Pep Clotet.

And according to Manoochehri, another season in the second-tier wouldn’t do his development any harm.

“Jude has got to make sure that his next move, is to a club where he plays. If not, I don’t think there is any problem with him staying at Birmingham.”


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 Bellingham has impressed in 35 appearances for Blues this season
Bellingham has impressed in 35 appearances for Blues this seasonCredit: PA:Press Association

Manchester United’s youngsters have benefited from the opportunity of getting first-team minutes in the Europa League this season.

But with the Red Devils looking to qualify for the Champions League – those precious chances may become harder to come by next term.

Bellingham has made 35 appearances for Birmingham City this season, netting four goals and assisting a further three from midfield.

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