Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Tue 11 March 2025 5:53, UK
Sunderland are bracing to field offers for Jobe Bellingham if they are not promoted this season, sources have told Football Insider.
The 19-year-old is just one of several talented young players on the books at the Stadium of Light.
It is believed Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund are the front-runners in the race for Bellingham’s signature in the summer transfer window.
Tottenham and Crystal Palace scouts have also been keeping tabs on the England Under-21 international.
The interest is no surprise to Sunderland – who will be forced to consider big-money offers if they do not ascend to the Premier League.
Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund front-runners in Bellingham race
Regis Le Bris’ side sit fourth in the Championship – but are eight points adrift of the automatic promotion places with 10 games remaining.
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Numerous Premier League sides and elite clubs overseas are monitoring Bellingham’s progress with Sunderland in the second tier.
Appearances (Starts) 32 (32)
Minutes Played 2848
Goals 4
Assists 3
Yellow Cards 8
Red Cards 1
Bellingham’s Sunderland stats in the 2024-25 campaign
He has made 32 league appearances this term, notching four goals and three assists.
The midfielder has already racked up more than 100 senior appearances after coming through the ranks at Birmingham before leaving St Andrew’s in 2023.
Bellingham’s contract at Sunderland is set to run until June 2028.
Chelsea
Enzo Maresca’s side have joined the race for Bellingham. (Credit: Imago)
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