Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace are reportedly keen on signing Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham this summer.
According to a report from The Guardian, Sunderland are now hoping to keep Jobe Bellingham at the club despite the growing interest and the development will come as a major blow for the London club.
The 18-year-old midfielder has seven goals in all competitions this past season and his performances have been highly impressive in the championship. It is no surprise that clubs like Tottenham and Crystal Palace are keen on securing his signature. Both teams will need to add more quality to their midfield, and the 18-year-old old would be a solid long-term investment.
Bellingham has proven himself in the Championship, and he will be excited to take the next step in his development. The opportunity to move to the Premier League will be hard to turn down. In addition, Tottenham are a big club, and they could nurture him into a top-class player in the coming seasons. Spurs will be competing in the UEFA Europa League as well, and they could provide Bellingham with the platform to showcase his qualities in the European competition.
Crystal Palace looking at Jobe Bellingham to replace key stars?
Crystal Palace have put together a talented young squad, and it is no surprise that they are looking to improve the team further. Players like Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise have been linked with moves away from the club, and it seems that the Eagles are already lining up potential replacements. The 18-year-old midfielder is capable of operating as a central midfielder as well as an attacking midfielder.
He could prove to be a quality long-term addition for the two clubs. Both clubs have the financial resources to tempt the Black Cats into selling their prized prospect, and it will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds.
Bellingham has the attributes to develop into a future star, and it is no surprise that Sunderland are keen on holding onto him. They will feel that he is likely to improve a lot more and he could be sold for a premium price in the coming years.
