Leipzig keen on English midfield prospect
| Leipzig hope to sign Jobe Bellingham | Dan Istitene/Getty Images |
In the middle of a race to qualify for the Champions League, RB Leipzig officials also started thinking ahead for the upcoming season. While the search continues for a permanent coach, Die Roten Bullen have already started to strengthen themselves in the transfer market.
Dutch U21 international Ezechiel Banzuzi will be joining them for a reported transfer fee of €16 million, and they’re now looking to add another young midfielder to their ranks. Linked with Borussia Dortmund for years. Sky report Leipzig are also interested in signing Jobe Bellingham this summer.
According to Sky’s Philipp Hinze, Sunderland’s asking price is around €25-30 million. However, the competition is big for Jude’s younger brother. Jobe played over 100 Championship games at the young age of 19. The Black Cats lost their last three games, but they have already confirmed their place in the promotion playoff.
