Borussia Dortmund finished fourth place in the Bundesliga, defeating Holstein Keil 3-0 on the final matchday. In doing so, they’ve qualified for the UEFA Champions League, which means they’ll receive a hefty monetary bonus in addition to the prestige the competition carries in recruiting players. BVB are likely to rebuild their midfield this summer, so the transfer rumors are heating up!
Jobe Bellingham, younger brother of Jude Bellingham, is a midfielder for Sunderland who has been linked with Borussia Dortmund since before his brother left the Black and Yellows. But that was always speculation. Now, the links are concrete, according to Sky journalist Patrick Berger.
Jobe is said to have rejected initial talks so he could focus on the conclusion of his season with Championship side, Sunderland, who are playing in the promotion final against Sheff United, with a place in the English Premier League on the line.
Borussia Dortmund are ready to start talks as soon as the game is behind Jobe, as the Black and Yellows hope to land his signature before the Club World Cup in June. BVB hope to have an agreement in principal in the coming days, with the player expected to cost around 30 million euros.
While Jobe hasn’t played in the top flight of any major league, the English Championship is still a well-respected league, and Jobe’s young age of 19 make him a profile with high potential. Given his families close relationship with Borussia Dortmund from Jude’s time there, Jobe will know exactly what the Black and Yellows have to offer. Only time will tell if Sebastian Kehl can work his magic and get this deal done quickly.