Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was at Carrington to welcome Birmingham City whizkid Jude Bellingham on Monday.

The Telegraph says United enlisted the help of legendary manager Ferguson in a bid to entice Bellingham.

The teenager and his parents were given a tour of United's training ground in the company of Ferguson, Ed Woodward and Matt Judge.

Ferguson - who counts 13 Premier League titles and two European Cups among his huge United trophy haul - has been seen more frequently at Carrington since his former protege Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took charge as manager.

However, the Scot's presence on Monday has to be taken as a sign of United's determination to snap up Bellingham from under their rivals' noses.

Bellingham has scored four goals and provided three assists in the Championship this season for Birmingham, who value him at £50million.