Summary
Borussia Dortmund is close to signing Jobe Bellingham, a 19-year-old midfielder currently playing for Sunderland. Although Dortmund has not yet started talks with Sunderland, they believe Bellingham is interested in joining, partly because his brother Jude previously played for the club. Dortmund's strong finish in the Bundesliga may help in securing the deal.
Key Facts
- Borussia Dortmund wants to sign Sunderland player Jobe Bellingham.
- Jobe Bellingham, 19, recently helped Sunderland return to the Premier League.
- Dortmund thinks Jobe Bellingham wants to join because his brother Jude played there.
- Dortmund finished fourth in the Bundesliga, earning them a Champions League spot.
- Jude Bellingham played for Dortmund from 2020 to 2023 before moving to Real Madrid.
- Jobe Bellingham was named the Championship's Young Player of the Year last month.
- If signed before June 10, Jobe could play in the Club World Cup, also featuring his brother's team, Real Madrid.
- Jobe has made four appearances for England's Under-21s and will play in the European Championship in Slovakia.
