Sunderland are reportedly plotting a summer move to sign Birmingham City youngster Jobe Bellingham. The younger brother of England and Borussia Dortmund midfielder, Jude, is entering the final 12 months of his contract at St. Andrews.
Black Cats sporting director Kristjaan Speakman is understood to have a good relationship with the Bellingham family having worked at Blues prior to moving to the Stadium of Light. The Sunderland chief played a big part in the development of Jude and his £25million move from Birmingham to Borussia Dortmund in 2020.
Last year, Sunderland invited Jobe and his family to take in a game on the banks of the River Wear, in hope of luring him to the club. Instead, Bellingham signed his first pro deal at St Andrews and has made 21 appearances for Blues this term, starting the club's last four Championship games.
