Newcastle are said to be keeping an eye on Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham, with other Premier League clubs also reportedly monitoring the teenager’s movements.
Bellingham, 18, signed for Birmingham Black Cats in the summer and has started 24 of the team’s 26 Championship games this season.
Advertisement Hide Advertisement His Newcastle are also said to be interested in the midfielder, with the Daily Mail reporting that Bellingham had been in talks to sign the teenager before the Magpies moved to Wearside.
He claimed to have been talking to his family.
The report further claims that Newcastle will continue to keep an eye on the player this season.
Tottenham are also said to be keeping a close eye on Bellingham’s development, and there have previously been rumors that Liverpool and Rangers are interested in the player.
Bellingham is expected to start for Sunderland in this weekend’s FA Cup third round tie against Newcastle at the Stadium of Light.
Bellingham said of his move to Sunderland in an interview with Sky Sports last month: Mentally it was tough, but from a footballing point of view it was understandable given the opportunities Sunderland offers young players and the direction the club is going.
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And when you leave the house, sell everything as soon as possible.
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