Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are both reportedly interested in signing Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham, the younger brother of Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham.
Spurs, despite a strong start under Ange Postecoglou last season, have struggled this campaign and find themselves languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table. This has put pressure on Postecoglou, and strengthening the squad is likely a priority.
Sunderland are open to selling the 19-year-old for around £20 million, making him an affordable target for both clubs. However, competition for his signature is expected to be fierce, with West Ham United and Crystal Palace also showing interest.
Arsenal are seeking to strengthen their midfield, particularly with the futures of Thomas Partey and Jorginho uncertain. Both players are nearing the end of their contracts, and the club may look to rejuvenate the position.
Bellingham has impressed with Sunderland in the Championship this season, contributing significantly to their strong performance. He possesses a combination of technical ability, physicality, and defensive awareness, making him a valuable asset in midfield.
While his brother Jude has become a global superstar, Jobe Bellingham has the potential to develop into a top-class player in his own right. Securing his signature would be a significant coup for either Arsenal or Tottenham.
However, the race to sign Bellingham is likely to be intense. Both Arsenal and Tottenham will need to present strong proposals to convince Sunderland and ultimately secure the young midfielder’s services.
Now, the Lilywhites have had a dire first half of this campaign, languishing in the bottom half of the table. As a result, Postecoglou has come under fire so it seems the Australian boss is planning to reinforce the squad to turn the situation around.
TalkSPORT state that Tottenham have registered their interest in signing the 19-year-old – the youngster brother of Real Madrid and England superstar, Jude Bellingham – and could make a concrete approach to hire him in January or next summer.
