Man Utd news LIVE: United join Chelsea in Bellingham race while ‘keeping tabs’ on Toney, Merson praises Ronaldo

MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea are reportedly locking horns for the signature of Borussia Dortmund ace Jude Bellingham.

Bellingham, 19 has quickly become one of the world’s most sough-after midfielders.

And the England international could be in for a sensational move to the Premier League next summer.

Meanwhile, reports suggest that United are also keeping tabs on Ivan Toney who recently scored a delightful double in Brentford’s 2-0 win against Brighton.

Elsewhere, Paul Merson has heaped praise on Cristiano Ronaldo and expects the Portuguese legend to add to his incredible 700 goal tally when United take on the Magpies this weekend

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