Spanish Giants Immediately Reject Offer as English Superstar Becomes Symbol of United’s Ambitious Rebuild
In a stunning and bold opening move, Manchester United have reportedly submitted a €150 million offer to Real Madrid for superstar midfielder Jude Bellingham, aiming to make the English icon the centerpiece of their new era.
According to a sensational report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, the Red Devils have identified the 22-year-old as the desired “face of their new sporting project” and are eager to secure a blockbuster transfer for 2026. The bid represents a dramatic attempt to finally bring Bellingham to Old Trafford after missing out on him during his early career at Birmingham City.
However, Real Madrid’s response was swift and unequivocal. The Spanish champions have flatly insisted that their midfield talisman is “not for sale at any price” and have refused to entertain any exit talks. Bellingham remains a cornerstone of their future, with over three years still remaining on his contract at the Bernabéu.
Undeterred, the report suggests United could return with an improved offer as high as €180 million, testing Madrid’s resolve for a player whose market value is estimated at just over €110 million. Despite this persistence, football insiders consider a deal to be profoundly unlikely, given Bellingham’s immense success and happiness in Spain.
With the Bellingham pursuit facing a near-impossible wall, United’s recruitment team is already shifting focus to more attainable Premier League targets for the nearer future. The club is expected to prioritize a move for one of Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, Newcastle’s Elliot Anderson, or Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton in the coming year.
A move for Baleba appears currently the most advanced, with Brighton now setting an €85 million asking price. However, recent discussions within Old Trafford suggest Anderson and Wharton may have risen higher on the immediate wishlist.
The monumental bid for Bellingham, even if ultimately symbolic, signals the ambitious scale of United’s intended rebuild, setting the stage for a potentially transformative—and expensive—period at the club.
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