Sunderland Determined to Retain Jobe Bellingham Amid Growing Transfer Interest
Sunderland is standing firm in their decision not to sell midfielder Jobe Bellingham, despite mounting interest from Premier League clubs and European sides. The likes of Tottenham, Brentford, and Crystal Palace are reportedly eyeing the England Under-19 star, who made a name for himself in the Championship this season with 45 appearances and seven goals.
Although clubs like Real Madrid’s Borussia Dortmund and Jude Bellingham’s former team, Birmingham, have shown interest in Jobe, Sunderland’s owner, Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, is adamant about keeping the talented midfielder as a key part of their promotion-chasing squad. With four years left on his contract, Sunderland is expected to demand over £20m for Bellingham, with Birmingham holding a 15% sell-on clause.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace is on the verge of securing deals for Japan forward Daichi Kamada and Morocco defender Chadi Riad, as they aim to strengthen their squad under new manager Oliver Glasner. On the other hand, West Ham is facing tough competition for Palmeiras winger Luis Guilherme, but they remain hopeful of securing the promising Brazilian talent.
Despite the transfer frenzy surrounding these young stars, clubs like Sunderland and West Ham are determined to hold onto their prized assets, setting the stage for an exciting summer transfer window in the world of football.