Birmimgham City starlet Jude Bellingham has reportedly snubbed Manchester United in favour of Borussia Dortmund.
The 16-year-old has emerged as a highly sought-after prospect following his performances in the Championship this season, with United, Dortmund and Chelsea all credited with an interest in the midfielder.
Bellingham appeared to be edging towards a move to Old Trafford after supposedly being shown around the training ground, but the Red Devils may now be forced to concede defeat in the race for the midfielder.
According to Sport Bild, Bellingham is favouring a switch to Dortmund following reports that United were unwilling to meet Birmingham's financial demands.
Bellingham would become the latest English youngster to ply his trade in the Bundesliga, with current Dortmund attacker Jadon Sancho supposedly emerging as a leading target for United ahead of the summer transfer window.
Bellingham has registered four goals and three assists for Birmingham this term and the teenager's current deal with the Championship outfit is set to expire next summer.
Ben Knapton
