Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has backed the club's pursuit of Birmingham City prodigy Jude Bellingham but concedes the reported price tag is "phenomenal".
Bellingham, still just 16 years of age, has starred this season in the Championship, scoring four goals and contributing two assists across 32 league appearances.
Set to turn 17 at the end of June, clubs across Europe have quickly shown interest in the midfielder with the Red Devils most strongly linked with a possible transfer.