Sunderland are understood to be interested in making a move for Birmingham City midfielder Jobe Bellingham, the brother of Borussia Dortmund and England international Jude. The 16-year-old is viewed as a prodigious talent, having already made two appearances for Birmingham in the Championship this season.
The Daily Mail reports that Sunderland are said to be very keen on the England U17 international, even inviting Bellingham's parents to the Stadium of Light last month for a recent home match.
Black Cats sporting director Kristjaan Speakman was formerly Birmingham City's academy manager and was a key figure in Jude's development. Speakman has a good relationship with Mark and Denise, Bellingham's parents and played a pivotal role in Jude's development and his move to Dortmund in 2020.
