Sunderland Seeks to Retain Bellingham Amid Bundesliga Interest

Sunderland's promising young midfielder Jobe Bellingham, who played a key role in the club's promotion to the Premier League, is attracting significant interest from several German Bundesliga clubs including Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund, and RB Leipzig. Despite Sunderland's hopes of retaining Bellingham for their Premier League campaign, the 19-year-old has been visiting German clubs for talks and fact-finding missions, with Dortmund considered front-runners to sign him, following the path of his older brother Jude Bellingham. Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus is reportedly reluctant to sell Bellingham, viewing him as crucial to the team's Premier League survival, but the player appears open to a move to Germany. The transfer fee is expected to be around €30 million, with Sunderland financially bolstered by their promotion and not compelled to sell. Dortmund maintains a strong relationship with the Bellingham family, and their UK scout, familiar with Jobe's development, has actively pursued the midfielder. While no agreement has been reached, the situation remains fluid as Bundesliga clubs intensify their interest during the summer transfer window.