Crystal Palace and Brentford are in the race to sign Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland this summer. The Eagles are currently ahead in the transfer race, as Bellingham is the top target for the new season, with Oliver Glasner keen on working with him.
Sporting director Dougie Freedman is currently in talks with the player to convince him about the move.
Jobe Bellingham close to Premier League move with Crystal Palace and Brentford interested
🚨🔵🔴 EXCLUSIVE: Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Jobe Bellingham as one of their priority targets for the summer.
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Oliver Glasner wants him and Dougie Freedman is working to convince the player.
👀Other clubs including Brentford want Jobe, open race — as @jaydmharris calls. pic.twitter.com/uSRVdddgJk
The 18-year-old is Jude Bellingham’s younger brother and plays through the middle, like his sibling. He has been used as an attacking midfielder as well as a striker over the course of the season.
In 45 appearances in the Championship, Jobe Bellingham has scored seven goals and assisted one goal. He joined the Black Cats from Birmingham City in July 2023 for €1.75 million, but could be on the move just one year later.
Bellingham has represented England at various youth levels from U15 to U19, and has been rated quite highly given his age. A move to the Premier League would give him exposure to a much higher level of competition, while also giving him the opportunity to develop further.