According to reports in Spain, Jude Bellingham has agreed in principle to join Manchester United in the summer if Jurgen Klopp is appointed as the next coach of Real Madrid. The Spanish reports claim Bellingham has a deal in place to leave Real Madrid and has reached an agreement in principle with Manchester United to facilitate an immediate departure should a change in management occur. There have been claims that the former Anfield chief wants Bellingham out if he gets the job. The move is contingent solely on Klopp's arrival, and if Klopp does not become Real Madrid manager, Bellingham intends to remain at the club. The move is described as part of a protection strategy for Bellingham to secure a destination where he maintains his status and is the central figure of the project. Manchester United offers him that status and a structural role within the team, similar to the one he had at Real Madrid.

Spanish media claimed that Manchester United were ready to move for Jude Bellingham next summer and were prepared to spend €200m (£174m, $235m) to make him their central figure for the next decade. However, TEAMtalk spoke to Real Madrid and sources close to the player, who dismissed these talks. One source described them as laughable, and a source confirmed to TEAMtalk that Jude Bellingham will not be leaving Real Madrid in the near future.

According to OKDiario, Manchester United want Jude Bellingham to be a central figure in their rebuild and are prepared to pay €200m / £175m. The source also claimed that United are willing to offer a six-year contract worth €15m / £13.1m net per season.

Manchester United have been urged to consider a move for Real Madrid ace Jude Bellingham. Dwight Yorke mentioned that Bellingham may not be the main player at Madrid, being behind Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior in the power rankings. Yorke stated that Man Utd would need £150m to have a chance of signing Bellingham. Bellingham is currently happy in Spain and hopes to build a legacy at Madrid before considering leaving.