Newcastle could target Jobe Bellingham

Newcastle could target Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham following his first call-up to the England senior squad. Former Premier League scout Mick Brown believes there is a “real chance” the Magpies will pursue the younger brother of Jude Bellingham.

Brown said Jobe has long been admired by several Premier League sides and is proving he can perform at the top level with Dortmund. He added that the constant comparisons to his brother Jude have not helped him, as he is simply not at that level.

With Newcastle in the bottom half of the table and having lost Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes in the summer, Brown sees them as the standout Premier League option for a midfielder.

Brown noted that if Jobe continues to impress and features for England, Newcastle could make their move, though he expects other clubs will also be watching.

Jobe is one of several new faces in Thomas Tuchel’s squad, alongside Fulham’s Josh King and Bournemouth’s James Hill, who was added after Ezri Konsa was ruled out.