Jude Bellingham discusses development at Birmingham in 2019
Manchester United and Liverpool’s battle for Birmingham wonderkid Jude Bellingham has been dealt a blow as the 16-year-old is supposedly closing in on a move to Borussia Dortmund.
According to German publication Sport Bild, Dortmund are preparing to break their transfer record to land the youngster.
This would be the second time United have missed out to the Bundesliga club in a matter of months.
In January, Erling Braut Haaland snubbed a move to Old Trafford in favour of the Westfalenstadion.
But United were more hopeful of snatching Bellingham from Championship mid-table outfit Birmingham.
However, it is claimed that Dortmund will offer £30million (€35m) for the midfielder, more than they paid for current record signing Mats Hummels (£26m).
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly close to signing Birmingham City starlet Jude Bellingham (Image: GETTY)
Sport Bild reckon Dortmund are deep into the negotiating stage - way far ahead of their Premier League rivals.
Bellingham has scored three goals and registered three assists in his 31 Championship appearances this campaign.
Dortmund have a track record of nurturing young talent and turning them into world class stars.
They sniped Jadon Sancho from Manchester City three years ago and despite him still being 19 years old he is expected to be sold for around £100m this summer.
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