Newcastle To Sign Jobe Bellingham Despite Summer Snub

Newcastle United reportedly spoke to the family of Jobe Bellingham about signing him before he joined Sunderland and are still keeping tabs on him.

The midfielder’s progress at Birmingham City was followed, and the Daily Mail claims that the Magpies were keen to recruit him to their young ranks. However, Bellingham, whose brother Jude is a player for Real Madrid, was searching for a move that would guarantee him playing time in the starting lineup. Newcastle has reportedly “continued to watch Bellingham this season” and, considering Sunderland’s policy of nurturing young players before selling them on, may make a fresh attempt to sign him this year.

READ ALSO: Jude Bellingham Set 2024 Targets After Emulating CR7 at Real Madrid

The 18-year-old, who cost an astounding £1.5 million to sign with Sunderland, has since established himself as one of the most important players for the Black Cats, appearing in 25 Championship games and scoring four goals. Given that several Premier League sides are interested in him, the Black Cats stand to gain much if they choose to trade him.

Bellingham is reportedly very reluctant to leave Sunderland in the midst of the season as they attempt to qualify for the playoffs, but they will probably lose him the following summer if they are unsuccessful in making the postseason. Bellingham is also being pursued by Chelsea and Real Madrid, who believe he has the potential to be a very good player in the future.

As it happens, Bellingham will take on Newcastle United soon when they host Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, January 6, in the FA Cup third round.