Jobe Bellingham may be on his way to the Premier League this summer as Brentford and Crystal Palace both have their eye on the midfielder.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Palace are already in talks to sign the 18-year-old from Sunderland, according to Fabrizio Romano, with sporting director Dougie Freedman working hard to convince him to make the switch to Selhurst Park. However, they face competition as The Athletic claims Brentford have made him one of their top priority signings,
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Bellingham, the younger brother of Real Madrid star Jude, only joined Sunderland from Birmingham last summer but has impressed in his debut season in the Championship, scoring seven goals in 45 league appearances.
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Bellingham is recognised as an attacking midfielder but played as more of a centre-forward at times this season for the Black Cats. The Bees and the Eagles are not his only suitors, as it was reported earlier this year that Newcastle are also monitoring his progress.
WHAT NEXT FOR BELLINGHAM?
Bellingham will team up with the England Under 20s for their upcoming Elite League matches against Sweden and Republic of Ireland in June. He may then start considering his options with a step up to the England top-flight a possibility.
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