Manchester United have launched a bid for Birmingham City superkid Jude Bellingham.

The Mirror says United have offered Birmingham an eight-figure package for Bellingham.

The Old Trafford giants are at the forefront of the race to sign a 16-year-old who has attracted attention from the biggest clubs in Europe.

Two clubs are understood to have made formal approaches for the player who grew up as a boyhood Blues fan – and the Red Devils are one of them.

Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to hoover up best talent in the country and the England Under-19 international is one of the brightest out there.

Birmingham are being offered a hefty downpayment with add-ons expected to take the bid over the £12.5m-mark.