Arsenal are keeping close tabs on Jobe Bellingham. The North London club will be in the middle of midfield transition after the end of this season. They are keen to young and quality midfielders.
2 of the main Arsenal midfielders will be out of contract at the end of the season. They are Jorginho and Thomas Partey. Both of these play in same area and both leaving at the same time will result in transition.
Partey can be offered contract extension but there are still no talks about the deal. He is being linked with FC Barcelona who would love to sign a quality player on free transfer due to their financial struggles.
On the other hand, Jorginho is said to take up coaching role at the Emirates. In addition, he is also being looked upon by Saudi clubs who are now eligible to hold talks and sign pre-contract with him.
Arsenal keeping close tabs on Bellingham
According to Football Transfers, Gunners are scouting Jobe Bellingham very closely. The 19 year old is younger brother of Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid and who is regarded as one of the best players in the world.
Just like his older brother, Jobe is also being looked upon as one of the brightest English youngsters. He started his career in Birmingham City before joining Sunderland in 2023. The 19 year old has so far scored 4 goals and picked 3 assists in 23 Championship games this season.
Jobe Bellingham mainly plays as an attacking midfielder but is compatible in various other positions. He is equally effective as central and defensive midfielder as well. Lastly, he has also featured as striker rarely.
Jobe has a gentleman’s agreement with Sunderland. This will allow him to leave if a Premier League clubs comes with proper offer. The 19 year old can be used as holding midfielder by Arteta where the player can be a long term replacement for both Partey and Jorginho.
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