Sunderland Receive Boost In Transfer Battle

Sunderland Receive Boost In Transfer Battle

The news that prospective suitors are doubtful about Jobe Bellingham’s readiness for Premier League football has given Sunderland optimism for holding onto him this summer.

With 47 appearances in all competitions, the 18-year-old has scored seven goals in his outstanding debut season at the Stadium of Light. He moved from Birmingham City to the North East a year ago for an estimated £3 million,

but estimates from yesterday said he might fetch nearly seven times that price to go to the top division.

The adaptable midfielder has drawn interest from a number of teams in recent weeks, including Brentford and Crystal Palace. Tottenham is currently

Given that Give Me Sport reports that clubs are doubtful if he is ready to step up despite the Premier League’s clear interest, it appears as though their prospects of keeping him have slightly improved. For the past two years, Palace has been monitoring the young player’s development and has been connected to him for a number of months. But this summer, they would like to focus on signing players with elite experience.

Although other possible bidders seem to feel the same way, a bidding war can still break out. The Eagles may move if someone else takes the risk first, considering their long-standing desire.

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