Manchester United have been linked with a move for 22-year-old Real Madrid mainstay Jude Bellingham in the last few weeks.

A source has revealed to TEAMtalk that Manchester United’s move for Jude Bellingham is highly unlikely, and the English international is happy at Real Madrid. There have been rumours of a €200 million move.

The 22-year-old is regarded as one of the finest midfielders in world football, and it would be extremely surprising if Real Madrid sanctioned his departure anytime soon. They will look to keep him at the club for as long as possible.

“Jude Bellingham will not be leaving Real Madrid anytime soon,” the source confirmed to TEAMtalk.

“He is happy at the club, the club are happy with him. Frankly, it is laughable for anyone to suggest that he could be leaving in 2026.”

The 22-year-old will hope to fight for major trophies with Real Madrid. Joining Manchester United would not make a lot of sense for him. The Premier League side is going through a period of rebuilding, and they are unlikely to be able to fight for league titles or the UEFA Champions League soon. Bellingham will want to continue in Spain and compete at the highest level.

Man United need midfield depth

There is no doubt that he is a world-class player, and he could be an excellent acquisition for most teams. Manchester United need more quality and depth in the central midfield, and the England International would be ideal for them. However, the move seems unrealistic, and it is unlikely to happen.

It will be interesting to see if Manchester United decide to move on to other targets so that they can improve in the middle of the park. They need someone who can control the tempo of the game and add creativity to the side. They should look to sign a quality defensive midfielder as well. It will be interesting to see if they can bring in the necessary additions during the January window.

They will be looking to finish in the top four and return to the UEFA Champions League next season.