According to Fabrizio Romano, Crystal Palace have now stepped up their efforts to beat Tottenham Hotspur to the signature of Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham, brother of Real Madrid star, Jude.
Jobe is stylistically and positionally very similar to his brother, being an attacking midfielder by trade but versatile enough to operate in a deeper role or even as a forward.
The 18-year-old had an exceptional 2023-24 season after swapping St Andrew’s for the Stadium of Light last summer and his performances in the North East have allegedly caught Tottenham’s attention.
It was reported by TEAMtalk earlier this month that Ange Postecoglou’s club had reached out to the teenager to speak about a potential summer switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
However, if Romano’s latest update is to be believed, Palace have now made advances towards Bellingham, with the Eagles keen to take the player to Selhurst Park.
The journalist says that the midfielder is one of the main targets for the South London club, who are currently working on the details of the transfer.
However, Romano adds that other clubs are also keen on Bellingham, with the player yet to make a final decision on his next destination.
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One would expect Tottenham to get involved in the race for Jobe but the midfielder might perhaps be leaning towards a move to a club like Palace or a club in the lower end of the Premier League in order to give himself the best chance of playing regular first-team football next season.
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