Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham during the summer transfer window.
The 18-year-old has been an important player for the Black Caps, scoring seven goals in the Championship this past season. His performances have attracted the attention of Crystal Palace and Brentford as well.
According to journalist Ed Aarons, the midfielder will cost over £20 million this summer and it will be interesting to see if Tottenham are prepared to pay up. It is no secret that they need more quality in the middle of the park and the 18-year-old will add goals and creativity to the side.
He could prove to be the ideal long-term investment for them. The young midfielder has the potential to develop into a reliable performer in the English top flight. Tottenham have done well to nurture young players in the past, and they could play a key role in the development of Bellingham as well.
The opportunity to join a Premier League club will be quite exciting for the young midfielder and he will look to follow in his brother’s footsteps and join a club capable of competing for trophies. Tottenham have an exciting squad and a quality manager. They missed out on Champions League qualification this past season, but they are certainly capable of pushing for domestic trophies next year. They will be competing in the UEFA Europa league as well.
The reported asking price might come across as a premium right now, but Bellingham certainly has the potential to justify the investment in the long run. It will be interesting to see if Daniel Levy is willing to sanction a move for the player in the coming weeks.
