Jude Bellingham is at his peak operating as an attacking midfielder in a 4-3-3 formation, Manchester United and others have said.

The England international, who was in talks with United in March 2020, just months before a big money move to Borussia Dortmund from Birmingham City, has been repeatedly linked with a move to Old Trafford. There is a general feeling that the 19-year-old will leave Dortmund next year and a lot of clubs are in contact with his signing.

United are expected to be one of the main and best runners in the race for his signature, which is the excitement surrounding his potential. He has become stronger and stronger since joining Dortmund and his stock is constantly growing. It is understood that United, who will continue their Premier League campaign with a away trip to long-distance rivals Manchester City next weekend, will be looking to sign a midfielder in phase two of the project.

their reconstruction under Erik ten Hag. United signed Christian Eriksen and Casemiro in the summer but they are still exploring other options.

Casemiro is a player who plays deep and plays on the wrong side of the game while Eriksen plays a little further forward and makes tackles. And it is in Eriksen's role Bellingham develops best, according to former Birmingham head coach Pep Clotet.

The Spaniard was responsible for Bellingham's senior debut in August 2019, meaning he knows more about the Dortmund star than most. And for Clotet, Bellingham is at his peak when deployed as a midfielder whose job is to try to push forward and attack the opposition box.

In my opinion, his best position is 4-3-3 as an attacking midfielder," Clotet told Sky Sports in 2020. "He feels very comfortable in attack. , in a position where he can attack in the box. , but you have to make sure that as a manager he has freedom.

He has the ability to hide very well so he can get out of situations and find his way in a shot or a cross. When a player pushes the ball forward, he is usually very focused on the ball. but Jude rushes out into the void. He can see what's around him without having to constantly watch what's going on on the ball because his talent is huge.

Since joining Dortmund over two years ago, Bellingham's overall play has evolved and improved. He was often tasked with going deep and trying to control play from that area of ​​the pitch, while he is now much more familiar with the attacking zones.

For example, last season, he scored 6 goals and 14 assists, compared to 4 goals and 4 assists in the 2020/21 season. He has also scored three goals in his first 10 appearances in all competitions this season, including two in two Champions League appearances.

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