Leeds United’s Promotion Rivals Face Major Transfer Setback – Sky Sports

Leeds United are currently vying with Sunderland for automatic promotion, but the Black Cats’ impressive squad is drawing interest from top clubs across Europe, with Borussia Dortmund reportedly looking to make a move for one of their key players.

The Whites faced a tough summer as key players departed following their playoff final defeat. However, under Daniel Farke and with the backing of the 49ers, they’ve managed a solid rebuild and are now battling alongside Sunderland and others for a Premier League return.

Sky Sports: Borussia Dortmund Set Sights on Jobe Bellingham

Jobe Bellingham has been one of Sunderland’s standout performers this season, impressing in attacking midfield under Regis Le Bris after his move from Birmingham City in 2023.

Jobe Bellingham’s impressive form at Sunderland has attracted the attention of top European clubs, including Borussia Dortmund. Sky Sports’ Florian Plettenberg shared an update on the 19-year-old, revealing that Dortmund are monitoring his progress.

Surprisingly, Bellingham’s asking price is reportedly set at €25 million (£20.8 million), with the young midfielder tied to a contract at Sunderland until 2028.

Huge Blow for Sunderland if Jobe Bellingham Departs Mid-Season

Sunderland’s current squad is full of impressive talent, and Jobe Bellingham is certainly one of the standout players. The challenge for the Black Cats, however, is the growing pressure to secure promotion, knowing that once players hit this level of performance, their time at the club may be limited.

Just as we saw with Archie Gray’s departure, the fear is that top talent could be poached if Sunderland doesn’t achieve promotion soon.

While it might be difficult to envision Jobe Bellingham leaving Sunderland in January, the allure of Champions League football and the chance to continue his rapid development could tempt him to move on earlier than expected. If he were to depart, it would be a significant blow to Sunderland, and a major boost for promotion-chasing teams like Leeds, who would benefit from one of their rivals losing such a key player.

Source: https://www.leedsallover.com/leeds-uniteds-promotion-rivals-could-be-hit-with-massive-transfer-blow-sky-sports/