Lazio Set Sights on Sunderland Starlet Jobe Bellingham

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: Jobe Bellingham of Sunderland looks dejected after the team's defeat during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Sunderland and Newcastle United at Stadium of Light on January 06, 2024 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Lazio are reportedly interested in making a move for Jobe Bellingham, joining the list of clubs interested in the Sunderland starlet.

The 18-year-old Englishman, who is the younger brother of Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, has shined in the Championship this term, netting five goals and providing one assist across his first 30 league games.

Lazio were incredibly active in the English market in the January transfer window, trying to set up deals for Fenerbahce’s Ryan Kent, Norwich City’s Jonathan Rowe and Plymouth Argyle’s Morgan Whittaker. None arrived, leaving Maurizio Sarri with no mid-season reinforcements.

As reported by Il Messaggero (via TMW), Lazio are thinking about making a move for Jobe Bellingham in the summer, but will have to face off competition from other clubs including Real Madrid and Newcastle United.

The English teenager has a sky high market value following his instant impact at Sunderland and his brother’s development over the last few years, meaning it won’t be easy for the Biancocelesti to snap up the forward.

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