Jobe Bellingham rejects chance to join Man Utd – Ineos should sign his ‘mesmerising’ teammate instead

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Manchester United are looking to sign the very best homegrown talents around, but Jobe Bellingham has turned down interest this month.

Since arriving at the club, Ineos have been rumoured to want to sign homegrown talent for Manchester United – which has led to several names rumoured.

Southampton’s Tyler Dibling is one exciting target after he passed his audition by making Diogo Dalot look amateur in September.

United have been linked with Liam Delap from Ipswich after his impressive display which forced Andre Onana to pull out miraculous saves.

Sunderland also has a host of talented players who United want – including Jude Bellingham’s little brother Jobe.

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Jobe Bellingham rejects chance to leave Sunderland

The story of how Manchester United missed out on Jude Bellingham is often told as one of the big misses for the Red Devils’ recruitment team.

So with Jobe showing signs of also becoming an elite – it is no shock to also see the Black Cat’s teenager being linked with United.

However now according to The Sun, Jobe has ruled out leaving Sunderland this month – as they push for promotion.

Jobe is keen to see out this season with his club – who have just signed Enzo Le Fee to play in the midfield – but the report does suggest a summer exit seems likely for the 18-year-old.

This is not exactly a blow for United – and in fact, Jobe’s 17-year-old teammate is probably a player Ineos are more keen to sign.

Manchester United should sign Chris Rigg instead

Jobe is a special talent, but he isn’t Sunderland’s best.

Chris Rigg is the second coming of Bryan Robson and has been making himself a regular for the Black Cats this season.

Rigg is thought to be open to a United move, however, like Jobe this is unlikely until summer 2025. The ‘mesmerising’ teenager can do it all and is already dominating the league.

United have lined up Rigg to replace Christian Eriksen in 2025. This would see the Sunderland-born midfielder likely rotate with Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo in Amorim’s midfield.

Rigg is ‘destined’ to end up at United and so in the summer he should be a priority for the club.