Newcastle's Continued Interest in Jobe Bellingham
Newcastle United is reportedly still interested in signing Jobe Bellingham, despite the fact that he rejected a move to join bitter rivals Sunderland in the summer. Bellingham, who is the younger brother of Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, left Birmingham for Sunderland in a £1.5 million deal.
Sunderland Beats Off Interest from Newcastle
The Daily Mail reports that Sunderland managed to beat off interest from Newcastle to secure Bellingham's signature. According to the report, Newcastle bosses had spoken with Bellingham's family about a potential transfer to St. James Park. However, the 18-year-old decided to join Sunderland as they offered him more guaranteed first-team football.
Newcastle Still Tracking Bellingham
Despite his rejection in the summer, Newcastle is said to still be tracking Bellingham's progress. The playmaker's impressive form, which includes 26 appearances and four goals this season, has reportedly attracted interest from clubs across Europe.
Rare Tyne-Wear Derby in the FA Cup
Newcastle will have the opportunity to closely watch Bellingham in action as the two rival sides meet in a rare Tyne-Wear derby in the FA Cup. This highly-anticipated match will give Newcastle bosses a front row seat to assess Bellingham's performance.
Jude Bellingham's Absence and LaLiga Controversy
Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham, the older brother, will not be in attendance at the Tyne-Wear derby. He has returned to Madrid to prepare for a Copa del Rey tie at Arandina. Interestingly, it has been reported that Jude has been breaking LaLiga protocol by cutting holes in the back of his socks. This practice is technically not allowed, as players are not supposed to play with ripped socks, shorts, or shirts. However, it seems that LaLiga officials have been turning a blind eye to this rule due to the challenges of implementing it.
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