Jobe Bellingham has reportedly ruled out a January move to Manchester United despite limited playing time at Borussia Dortmund. According to The Mirror, United were exploring the possibility of taking the 20-year-old on loan, but the midfielder has “no interest in leaving them to join United on loan.”
The report suggests Bellingham’s decision is influenced by United’s absence from the Champions League, with the midfielder said to be keen on playing at the highest level.
“If he was to leave Dortmund, the 20-year-old would want to join a club which can offer him games at the highest level,” the article noted.
Bellingham joined Dortmund from Sunderland in a £27 million deal last summer but has endured a challenging start in Germany, making only two league starts so far. His limited involvement continued at the weekend, as he featured only briefly in the home win over Köln.
Despite his struggles, Bellingham remains committed to Dortmund, though tensions have reportedly emerged behind the scenes. His father, Mark Bellingham, a former non-league striker and retired police sergeant, is said to have clashed with the club’s sporting director, Sebastian Kehl.
The disagreement reportedly occurred after Jobe was substituted at half-time on his Bundesliga debut by Niko Kovac.
“The decision infuriated Mark, who waited in the tunnel after the final whistle to confront members of the club’s hierarchy,” the report explained.
While Dortmund continue to see Bellingham as a long-term project, the current uncertainty has invited speculation over his future.
However, sources close to the player insist he remains focused on developing in Germany rather than seeking an early Premier League return.
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