Jobe Bellingham transfer latest: Chelsea update, Real Madrid interest, Concern emerges | OneFootball

Sunderland invested in young players during the summer and it was certainly a gamble to do so.

Some of these youngsters hadn't plied their trade in England before - but the Black Cats' board had enough faith in these players to bring them to the Stadium of Light.

Many of these summer additions will go on to thrive in the first team before being sold in the future, including former Birmingham City man Jobe Bellingham who did have Championship experience under his belt before his move to the Stadium of Light.

Signing a long-term deal following his arrival on Wearside, the Black Cats will be in a position to demand a high fee for the England youth international, who has been a regular starter this term.

Registering four goals in 21 league appearances, he has adapted well to life at his current club and has done reasonably well considering his age.

With this in mind, it's no surprise that he has attracted interest and we take a look at the latest transfer headlines involving the 18-year-old.

Premier League outfit Chelsea have joined the race to recruit Bellingham, according to TEAMtalk.

The Blues' owner hasn't been afraid to spend since succeeding Roman Abramovich at Stamford Bridge - and he may be willing to set aside the money needed to lure the midfielder to the English capital.

Already investing in Cole Palmer during the summer window, Todd Boehly clearly has one eye on the future, but Bellingham is probably unlikely to be a first-team asset straight away like Palmer was.

Without guaranteeing Jobe game time, they may not be able to get this deal over the line.

TEAMtalk and Sport have also claimed that Real Madrid are continuing to keep tabs on Jobe at this point.

This doesn't come as a massive surprise with older sibling Jude currently thriving in the Spanish capital.

Madrid may fancy their chances of getting a deal over the line ahead of others because they have Jude there, but it remains to be seen whether they are willing to match the amount that the Black Cats will demand for him.

The Wearside outfit are in a strong negotiating position because he only signed a long-term contract back in the summer.

The Spanish side are concerned that they may find it difficult to sign Bellingham in the future if he signs for an English top-tier giant, according to Sport.

Tottenham Hotspur also thought to be keeping an eye on him.