West Ham United are reportedly ready to cough up €25 million to sign 19-year-old English wonderkid Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Jobe Bellingham is the subject of interest from West Ham United. The Hammers are scouring the market for an attacking midfielder heading into the two transfer windows next year. So, the 19-year-old Sunderland wonderkid has emerged as a target, with the East London club willing to shell out €25 million to sign him from the EFL Championship club.
The rapid rise of Jobe Bellingham
Jobe Bellingham has established himself as one of the best prospects in the EFL Championship in the last few years. A native of Stourbridge, the Englishman, like his brother Jude Bellingham, rose in prominence at Birmingham City FC before joining Sunderland in July 2023.
The 19-year-old enjoyed a solid debut season with Sunderland, even though the Black Cats were not in contention to secure promotion to the Premier League. Regis Le Bris’s men are atop the EFL Championship table, and the youngster has played his part, chipping in with two goals and one assist in 12 appearances in the league.
Meanwhile, the English midfield sensation’s progress at the Stadium of Light has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. The summer transfer window produced links with Tottenham Hotspur. The teenage prospect has emerged as a target for another London club, with West Ham United keen on signing him.
London calling?
West Ham United’s interest in Jobe Bellingham is understandable. The Hammers are scouring the market for an attacking midfielder heading into the two transfer windows next year amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term future of Lucas Paqueta. While the Brazilian international has evaded sanctions for his betting controversy, he is not out of the woods yet.
So, several candidates, including Rayan Cherki, have emerged on West Ham United’s radar. The latest update has revealed that Bellingham is a target for the East London club and that they are ready to cough up €25 million to sign the Englishman from Sunderland.
Convincing the EFL Championship club to part ways with the 19-year-old wonderkid in the January transfer window will be a tall order. It will be interesting to see if West Ham can secure the English midfielder’s services next year with a bid worth €25 million.
