Exclusive: Sunderland plan to accept ‘huge’ Jobe Bellingham offer

Sunderland would accept a “huge” offer for Jobe Bellingham this summer due to increased interest, according to Football Insider.

If Regis Le Bris’ side fails to gain promotion to the Premier League, well-placed sources suggest they will be compelled to accept a large offer if one arrives.
This comes as several Premier League clubs have kept an eye on his progress at the Stadium of Light this season.

Crystal Palace and Tottenham have had scouts at several of his games and are preparing to make a summer move.

Meanwhile, Football Insider exclusively revealed in November that Borussia Dortmund is growing increasingly confident in signing the midfielder after constantly monitoring his development.

Sunderland had intended to maintain all of their young players, including Manchester United-linked Chris Rigg, but much will rely on if they can gain promotion.

Le Bris’ side is currently fourth in the Championship, five points behind Sheffield United in the automatic promotion positions but 15 points clear of seventh-placed Middlesbrough.

Borussia Dortmund rival Premier League clubs to sign Sunderland star Jobe Bellingham

However, his price is expected to rise again following a strong season in the Championship and the intensity of interest in his signing.

Sunderland might benefit from a bidding war among Premier League clubs as they compete to sign the midfielder.

So far this season, Bellingham has started 27 of their 31 Championship games and made his 100th career appearance in a 3-2 victory over Middlesbrough.

Tommy Watson exit still on cards after Brighton collapse

Tommy Watson, 18, is another vital member of Sunderland’s young core, having made ten appearances in the Championship during his breakthrough season.

As a result, he has been heavily connected with a move to the Premier League, and he came close to signing for Brighton on transfer deadline day (3 February).
As a result, Watson is set to stay at the Stadium of Light until the end of the season, but he is anticipated to receive further offers from Premier League clubs in the summer.