Arsenal and Manchester United tussle in transfer battle over Birmingham City youngster Jude Bellingham

Arsenal and Manchester United tussle in transfer battle over Birmingham City youngster Jude Bellingham, according to the Daily Star.

The Daily Star have reported that two of the Premier League ‘Big six’ are interested in Bellingham but, United have gone one step further by placing a £25million bid.

Playing in central midfield for the Midlands side, the youngster is just 16-years-old, but has already made 24 appearances for the Blues this season and scoring three Championship goals.

Arsenal performances have picked up dramatically since Arteta’s arrival.

To play that much senior football at such a young age, shows that the midfield player has bags of talent and is clearly not afraid of the fast-paced, physical football of the Championship.

Both Man United and Arsenal sit outside the top four places and are clearly desperate for reinforcements to make a push for Champions League places.

Although, Bellingham would certainly be a more of a player with the future in mind, given his age.