Jobe Bellingham has reportedly made a decision over his future at Sunderland following reports that a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ is in place, as both Arsenal and Manchester United are heavily linked with a move.
The younger brother of Real Madrid and England superstar Jude Bellingham has been in outstanding form so far this season, playing a major role as The Black Cats push for promotion back to the Premier League after being relegated eight years ago.
Bellingham has scored four goals and added three assists in 23 Championship outings this term while playing in several different central midfield roles. Indeed, despite his attacking threat, the 19-year-old has played many of his games in a holding role.
That sort of versatility, to go along with the Bellingham name, has seen Sunderland reportedly slap a £20million price tag on the teenager’s head – not bad for a player who only cost £1.5m when he joined from Birmingham 18 months ago.
Arsenal and United are not expected to be overly active in the market this month but both clubs have scouted Bellingham regularly and FootballTransfers claims that a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ is in place with Sunderland ‘should a suitable offer arise’ from a Premier League club.
However, The Sun reports that Bellingham has no plans to leave the north east club this month, despite some serious interest in his services, which includes Arsenal, United and also Crystal Palace.
Indeed, it’s reported that the talented midfielder actually has his eye on a move to Europe in the summer to continue his development abroad and follow the path taken by his elder sibling, who joined Borussia Dortmund from Birmingham, before his eventual move to Real.
