The second Bellingham-class talent appears in the 'EPL War' and Manchester United X Newcastle X Liverpool X Arsenal is ready for an all-out war
Sep 23, 2024
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There is a quiet 'underwater war' in the English Premier League (EPL), which is playing an early schedule in the 2024-2025 season. There is a fierce competition among large clubs as much as the ranking competition.
Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Newcastle are participating in the war. There is only one goal for them. It is to catch a 17-year-old prospect who is being evaluated as the 'second Jude Bellingham'. All eyes are on Chris League, a top prospect for Sunderland in the English Championship (second division).
BR Football, a British media outlet, said on the 23rd (Korea time) 'Manchester United is trying to recruit a top prospect for £20 million. Manchester United reckons that this player is as talented as Bellingham. Other clubs, including Newcastle, are also targeting the prospect, according to the report.
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However, there are more clubs other than Manchester United who are interested in the league. Citing other sources, TBR Football said Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle had also sent scouts to the game.
Originally, the league was a target for Newcastle. Newcastle have consistently shown interest and tried to cut off the eyes of other contenders, but they have not been able to completely obscure the league's talent. Manchester United and other competing clubs quickly grasped his talent. United see the league as a `second Bellingham' level.
Not only the EPL, but also other European big league clubs are interested in the league. TBR Football said Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are also monitoring the league. Sunderland, the league's team, currently values the league at 20 million pounds (about 35.6 billion won). If there is a competition, the ransom may rise further. Attention is focusing on where the 'second Bellingham' league will be. The answer comes out in the summer of 2025.
wman@sportschosun.com
