Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United not to miss out on signing a midfielder he describes as ‘someone who can do it all’.
Borussia Dortmund and England star Jude Bellingham has emerged as one of the top young talents in European football since leaving Birmingham for the Bundesliga in 2020 for £25million.
The 18-year-old is currently being linked with a move back to England, having starred in the Bundesliga and Champions League for Dortmund over the past 18 months.
Liverpool are believed to be the leading contenders to snap up the youngster. However, United worked hard on a deal to beat Dortmund to Bellingham’s signature and Ferdinand strongly believes they should try again.
Asked which midfield role Bellingham fits best, Ferdinand told Vibe with Five: “Any. He is that good. In the England youth teams, there were times he was playing as a holding midfielder, the no8, box-to-box, and times he can go on and join the attack even more.

“He has the capability and capacity to play all of the roles, he is that good. I think for him I see him as someone who can do it all.

“There aren’t that many midfielders now who can attack and defend and affect the game at both ends of the pitch.

“When you are one of the super clubs, you think if we have got the financial muscle to get him, he is one you don’t want to miss out on.”