GiveMeSport have revealed that Crystal Palace also have their eye on Tottenham target Jobe Bellingham but the Eagles still have some doubts over whether the Sunderland starlet is ready for the Premier League.
While Jude Bellingham is making waves at Real Madrid and is now being discussed as a potential Ballon d’Or candidate, his younger brother Jobe has also made some big strides over the last 12 months and could soon find himself in the Premier League.
Jobe Bellingham is attracting transfer attention this summer
Earlier this week, The Guardian reporter Ed Aarons revealed that the 18-year-old’s performances at the Stadium of Light had caught the eye of Tottenham, who are now considering bringing him to N17 this summer.
TEAMtalk subsequently backed up Spurs’ interest in Bellingham, asserting that the Lilywhites had already reached out to the midfielder’s entourage to learn about the conditions of a potential deal.
Spurs have competition from Palace for Bellingham
GiveMeSport have also named Tottenham as a contender for Bellingham’s signature but they say that Ange Postecoglou’s men could face competition from Palace for the youngster.
The report says that the Eagles have tracked the player for a couple of years but they are unsure at the moment about whether he is ready to make the step up to the Premier League.
It is revealed that the club’s higher-ups do not see the teenager as being crucial to their summer transfer plans.
However, the publication adds this uncertainty will not prevent Oliver Glasner’s men from making progress on a deal for the Sunderland starlet.
Bellingham made 47 appearances across all competitions for the Black Cats last season, scoring seven goals and providing one assist (transfermarkt).
Spurs Web Opinion
Like Palace, Tottenham might also view Jobe Bellingham as one for the future rather than someone to strengthen the first team right now.
I would not be surprised if Spurs are considering signing the 18-year-old and loaning him back out to the Championship.