Sunderland’s push for promotion from the Championship continues tonight as they face West Brom at the Stadium of Light. Despite drawing their last four matches, the Black Cats remain level on points with league leaders Leeds United. A win over the Baggies, combined with favorable results elsewhere, could see them reclaim the top spot. While the on-pitch action takes center stage, the looming January transfer window has sparked a flurry of speculation, with significant developments regarding key players.
New Price Tag for Bellingham
Speculation surrounding Jobe Bellingham’s potential move to Borussia Dortmund has intensified in recent weeks. The Sunderland prodigy, often linked with the German giants, may command an even higher transfer fee than initially rumored. Sky Sports reporter Sacha Tavolieri claims Sunderland could hold out for a staggering £25 million for their prized “jewel.” This figure surpasses last week’s report from German outlet Bild, which suggested the club was seeking around £16.7 million. Tavolieri also hints that Bellingham himself might be open to the move, adding further intrigue to the ongoing transfer saga.
Josh Maja’s Rising Value
Meanwhile, former Sunderland striker Josh Maja is reportedly attracting significant interest from Spain. Now playing for Championship rivals West Brom, Maja has been in sensational form, scoring 10 goals in just 16 league matches this season. According to Spanish outlet Super Deporte, La Liga side Celta Vigo sees Maja as the perfect replacement for Iago Aspas, the former Liverpool forward. In response, West Brom is said to have set a price tag of around £16 million for the 25-year-old—a fee Celta Vigo appears ready to meet.
As the transfer window approaches, Sunderland and their rivals face pivotal decisions that could shape the second half of their season.
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