Borussia Dortmund are setting their sights on a familiar name as they look to strengthen their midfield ahead of next season. According to Sport BILD, BVB have internally decided to pursue Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham, the younger brother of former Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.
Sources close to the club reveal that Dortmund believe their strong, long-standing relationship with the Bellingham family could play a pivotal role in convincing the 18-year-old to make the move. In particular, the club has maintained continuous contact with the Bellingham patriarch, Mark Bellingham, which could give them an advantage over other suitors.
Jobe Bellingham has enjoyed a breakthrough season in the Championship with Sunderland, showcasing his technical skills, vision, and maturity well beyond his years. While the player has no release clause in his contract, Borussia Dortmund reportedly expect that a transfer fee in the region of €25 to €30 million could be enough to secure his services.
The Bundesliga giants’ talent department is said to be fully convinced of Bellingham’s potential and views him as a strategic signing for the club’s long-term midfield core. However, one key factor in the transfer could be Dortmund’s qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League. Bellingham is eager to test himself at the highest level, and BVB’s place in Europe’s top competition would significantly increase the likelihood of a successful move.
Should Dortmund succeed in bringing Bellingham to the Signal Iduna Park, they are expected to abandon their interest in Chelsea’s Carney Chukwuemeka, another young talent they’ve been monitoring.
Jobe’s potential arrival would mark a full-circle moment for the Bellingham family at BVB, rekindling a bond that began with Jude’s successful stint at the club and potentially setting the stage for another exciting chapter in Dortmund’s youth-driven project.
#BVB #JobeBellingham #BorussiaDortmund #TransferNews #Bundesliga #SportBILD
Would you like this rewritten in a more formal tone or optimized further for web publishing?
Be the first to comment