Simon Jordan could not see Jude Bellingham signing for a 'work in progress' club such as Newcastle United. The England wonderkid is expected to be the subject of a transfer tug of war between Europe's elite this summer.
Bellingham has emerged as a standout star for the Three Lions in the World Cup so far, and registered two assists in the knockout victory over Senegal. Having been a substitute throughout Euro 2020, the 19-year-old is now an indispensable member of Gareth Southgate's starting eleven.
Newcastle have spent in excess of £200 million since the Saudi-led takeover last October, and are not expected to repeat this spending in the upcoming transfer window. Recent reports suggest James Maddison remains a top target, although the Magpies may wait until the summer to revisit a move for the Leicester City playmaker.
