Liverpool ‘leading transfer chase for Jude Bellingham’s younger brother Jobe’ with Man City and Newcastle also in hunt
FA CUP winners Liverpool are leading the race to sign Birmingham City player Jobe Bellingham, according to reports.
The younger brother of Borussia Dortmund and England star Jude Bellingham, Jobe has thus far followed his brother’s path in turning out for Birmingham.
Liverpool have been asked to be kept informed on the 16-year-old’s situation according to the as he is free to sign a contract with other clubs from next season.
Along with Liverpool there is said to be interest from Premier League leaders Manchester City and Newcastle United, with Borussia Dortmund also keen on uniting him with him brother in Germany.
Jobe has turned out three times for the Birmingham City first team; playing 50 minutes in a 1-0 defeat against Plymouth in the FA Cup and 37 minutes across two appearances in the Championship.
Understandably most of his football this season has come in Premier League 2 and the Under 18 Premier League.
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The 16-year-old has often been deployed as a left-winger or attacking midfielder, with his versatility said to be one of his most desirable traits in his fledgling career.
He has netted five goals in nine U18 Premier League games this season, also adding an assist from his outings in Premier League 2.
However, while inevitable comparisons will be drawn between him and his brother, whether his development will be as rapid remains to be seen.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have already dipped their toes in the English market for Fulham’s Fabio Carvalho, with reports indicating they have agreed terms to sign the 19-year-old attacker.
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The Reds look set to see the dismantling of their indomitable Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino strike force this summer, with all three out of contract in 2023.
This therefore provides additional reasoning behind transfers such as Carvalho and Bellingham, which would secure the squad’s future competitiveness.