Jobe Bellingham is eyed by Premier League side in potential £20m transfer from Sunderland
Crystal Palace are showing renewed interest in Jobe Bellingham, talkSPORT understands.
He SunderlandEdit The midfielder is a long-term target for Palace, who have had him on their radar in previous transfer windows.
The Black Cats are understood to value Bellingham at £20million.
Palace They are interested in strengthening their squad this month and believe the 19-year-old fits the bill.
Having joined since Birmingham City In the summer of 2023, Bellingham became a key player for the Championship giants.
After scoring seven goals in 47 games in his first season, the midfielder has starred this season with four goals and three assists in 22 appearances.
His performances have even attracted the attention of superstars, with his brother Judas Bellingham a regular viewer of their parties for Sunderland.
For Palace, a move for Bellingham would be a continuation of a transfer strategy that has worked well for them in recent years.
Last January, the Eagles completed a £22m deal to sign. Adam Wharton of Blackburn.
Like Bellingham, the young midfielder was one of the standout young talents in the Championship and became an instant hit in the Premier League and even received a call up to the England squad for Euro 2024.
In recent years, Palace have regularly turned to the EFL for new signings, having recruited Eberechi Eze from QPR and Michael Olise of Reading.
Meanwhile, Marc Guehi signed from Chelsea after his successful loan at Swansea City.
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However, Bellingham is not the only current Championship star on their radar.
Palace recently had a £15m offer rejected For talented winger Ben Doak, talkSPORT understands.
He Liverpool The star is currently on loan with Middlesbrough and has shone with two goals and six assists in 21 championship games.
Ipswich then submitted a bid of £16 million, although this was also quickly rejected.
Arne Slot's team are believed to be seeking offers in excess of £25m.
For now, it remains to be seen if the Eagles or the Tractor Boys will come back with better offers for the youngster.
