Sunderland AFC facing Jack Clarke 2.0 saga as new Jobe Bellingham claims emerge

January 28, 2025 Timo Uncategorized 0

Sunderland AFC facing Jack Clarke 2.0 saga as new Jobe Bellingham claims emerge

Jack Clarke carried the Black Cats last season, and they had to accept the fact that he would go if they did not win promotion.

Even though the storyline this season is more upbeat, there is a lot of conjecture surrounding Jobe Bellingham’s future, and he will most likely follow suit if the team doesn’t make it to the top flight.

With the teenager stepping up his game this season, it is no surprise that Bellingham is one of the most talked-about prospects in English football.

The most prestigious teams in Europe have reportedly sent scouts to see the 19-year-old midfielder, including Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen.

The £20 million midfield player wants to stay with the Black Cats until the end of the season, according to a report from The Sun.

Not only are the Bundesliga teams interested in Bellingham, but Thomas Tuchel is also said to have sent his assistant, Anthony Barry, to watch the player play against Burnley.

Bellingham would not be the first Wearsider to be called up to the England squad while playing in the second division; in 1999, both Michael Gray and Kevin Phillips were called up.

Given how many people are watching the teenager, it seems likely that his time at Sunderland will be short, and the only way to keep him around is to promote him.

Jobe Bellingham’s 2024/25 Championship statistics – per FootyStats
Statistics Total League percentile
Appearances 26 78
Goals 4 76
Assists 3 78
Expected assists (xA) 5.30 88
Key passes 33 83
Successful dribbles 21 79
Ground duels won 156 87

Last season, when the Black Cats were awful, Clarke was one of the few rays of optimism that cheered Sunderland fans.

In addition to his outstanding stats, his direct wing play was entertaining to watch and reminiscent of Jack Grealish’s Aston Villa days.

As the season went on, it became clear that the winger’s future depended on the Wearsiders’ performance, which was severely damaged following Tony Mowbray’s exit.

Despite having begun the current campaign in the North East, Clarke eventually went for Ipswich Town, a Premier League team, where he has struggled to find opportunities.

Bellingham’s current situation on Wearside resembles Clarke’s in that if Regis Le Bris’ side do not reach the promised land, then clubs will bear down on the teenager like hawks. Promotion may be the only way the club can hold on to the 19-year-old and even then it would be a challenge for Sunderland to retain one of England’s future stars. Football is all about ifs and buts, but if Sunderland do not reach the Premier League, then they will face a losing battle to keep Bellingham at the Stadium of Light. Of course, supporters know he will not remain on Wearside forever, but they will be desperate to watch him play in the top flight wearing red and white.

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