According to sources, Chelsea is preparing a “game-changing” transfer offer for Jude Bellingham, the brother of England and Real Madrid star. Over the last two seasons, Jobe Bellingham has had a significant influence at Sunderland, assisting the Black Cats in moving up into the Championship play-off spots as they aim to be promoted to the Premier League.
Before joining Sunderland in the summer of 2023, Jobe, like his brother, saw success with Birmingham City. Jobe’s continued presence at the Stadium of Light seems doubtful, despite Sunderland rewarding him with a new deal last year that ties him to the team until 2028.
According to reports, Jobe’s circumstances in Wearside were even being watched by Premier League powerhouses Manchester United and Arsenal during the January transfer window. Chelsea has reportedly joined the competition to recruit Jobe and is prepared to outbid their rivals for a high-profile move, according to The Sun. Despite spending large sums of money on players over the last three years, the Stamford Bridge decision-makers are still eager to see more domestic players join the team.
Chelsea plotting summer move for £40m-rated star Bellingham
Journalist Alan Nixon reports that Maresca’s team is considering making a summer move for Jobe Bellingham, an attacking midfielder for Sunderland. However, Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen, two of the premier Bundesliga teams, are vying for the player’s services. Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur have previously been connected to an interest.
Sunderland wants to keep the 19-year-old at the Stadium of Light and earn promotion to the Premier League. However, a transfer is likely to occur if they don’t rise. The Black Cats are in a strong position to demand a high price for Jobe because his contract doesn’t expire until 2028. According to reports, Chelsea could have to pay around £40 million to get the midfield player.
It turned out to be a very successful move for him when his brother Jude Bellingham moved to Dortmund. However, given his growth, it is claimed that Jobe could desire to remain in the Premier League. According to The Sun, Chelsea’s interest in Jobe Bellingham is ‘game-changing,’ despite possible transfer rumors.
