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Bryan Robson admits he and Sir Alex Ferguson were convinced Manchester United had 'landed Jude Bellingham' prior to his move to Borussia Dortmund and claims the England international would have been a 'great signing' for the club

Bryan Robson has revealed how he and Sir Alex Ferguson were convinced that Jude Bellingham would sign for Manchester United before he moved to Germany.

Bellingham and his family met with Robson, Ferguson and Eric Cantona at Carrington training ground to discuss a potential deal before signing for Dortmund.

Robson said he and Ferguson were convinced they had 'landed' the England international and admitted he would have been a 'great signing' for the club.

Bryan Robson was convinced Manchester United had 'landed' the signing of Jude Bellingham (above) before he decided to join German giantsu00a0Borussia Dortmund

Bryan Robson was convinced Manchester United had 'landed' the signing of Jude Bellingham (above) before he decided to join German giants Borussia Dortmund

Bellingham and his family met with Robson (right), Ferguson (left) and Eric Cantona at Carrington to discuss a potential deal

Bellingham has become one of the most sought after midfielders in the world after excelling in the Bundesliga with Dortmund.