RB Leipzig have held initial talks with Jobe Bellingham as they are determined to sign the Sunderland star in the summer.
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Bellingham could head to Germany in the summerRB Leipzig held talks with the youngsterBellingham's Sunderland contract expires in 2028Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Bellingham could follow in brother Jude's footsteps and move to Germany in the summer as he has reportedly held talks with Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, according to Sky Sports Germany's . Leipzig have accumulated all the information regarding the midfielder, who has a deal with Sunderland until 2028. The German side currently consider Bellingham's overall package to be too expensive, but they have also made it a priority to bring him to the Bundesliga ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, the report adds.
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Other than RB Leipzig, another German giant, Borussia Dortmund, is also keen on signing the player. BVB believe they will be able to convince the youngster to join the club, where his elder brother Jude spent many memorable years before switching to Real Madrid in the summer of 2023.
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The 19-year-old has impressed in the North East and looks set to move to a new club in the summer should the Black Cats miss out on promotion to the Premier League. English giants like Manchester United and Chelsea are also in the queue to secure the midfielder's signature.
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For now, Bellingham remains focused on the current campaign and will be next seen in action for Regis Le Bris' side on Saturday as they face Millwall in a crucial Championship fixture.