Jobe Bellingham exit: ‘Official move’ lined up for £15m Sunderland exit
Jobe Bellingham is set to be at the heart of a summer transfer saga at Sunderland.
Regis Le Bris’ men might currently be focused on trying to earn promotion to the Premier League after securing a playoff position, but after a strong campaign, they could end up being raided.
Sunderland’s squad have caught the attention of the footballing world due to their impressive 2024-25 campaign, and while their strong season is a positive, it could lead to them being raided this summer.
If the Mackems fail to progress into the English top flight at the end of this season, then there is a chance that top players could end up being targeted.
Bellingham is one of those players, as the midfielder is continuing his impressive development as he attempts to follow in his brother’s footsteps.
Jobe Bellingham’s Sunderland future is unsure
Bellingham has drawn obvious comparisons to his brother at Real Madrid, and while he’s not quite at that level, his performances for Sunderland have gotten a lot of top teams talking about him.
According to the Sunday Mirror (p65, 27 April), Bellingham is top of the list of Sunderland players who are set to be poached if they end up missing out on promotion this season.
| 2024-25 Stats | Bellingham |
| Appearances | 39 |
| Goals | 4 |
| Assists | 3 |
| Minutes Played | 3,417 |
Scouts from Germany and Italy have been watching Bellingham and his development in recent weeks, with Borussia Dortmund considering an “official” move for him with the ex-Birmingham ace valued at £15million.
Sunderland will be braced for multiple offers
Bellingham isn’t the only player that the Mackems are at risk of losing this summer, particularly if they fail to secure promotion to the Premier League.
That’s because Dan Neil and Chris Rigg are gaining interest from the Premier League and overseas, which could create problems for Sunderland this summer.
Losing a trio of key players would be a serious blow to Le Bris in terms of his ability to continue growing the team, but that is something they’re now at risk of.
Everton are believed to be big admirers of Neil, while Rigg is being seen as one of the best upcoming prospects in the game right now.
The 17-year-old has caught the attention of Crystal Palace, with the Premier League side believing he could follow in the footsteps of Michael Olise.