Breaking News : Crystal Palace have have reached an agreement with Sunderland for the signing of Midfielder Jobe Bellingham for .

In a significant transfer development, Crystal Palace have reached a verbal agreement with Sunderland AFC for the signing of promising midfielder Jobe Bellingham. The deal, valued at £25 million, includes an additional £5 million in bonuses contingent on Bellingham achieving a double-digit tally in both goals and assists.

The young midfielder, who has shown exceptional talent and potential during his time at Sunderland, is set to make a

high-profile move to the Premier League. Bellingham, the younger brother of England international Jude Bellingham,

has been attracting attention from top clubs across Europe, making this transfer a notable coup for Crystal Palace.

We are looking forward to finalizing the deal and integrating him into the team,” Hodgson said.

The verbal agreement stipulates a transfer fee of £25 million, with an

additional £5 million in performance-related bonuses. Specifically, the bonus will be activated if Bellingham achieves

double-digit figures in both goals and assists during his time at Crystal Palace. This performance clause highlights the

high expectations placed on the young midfielder and his potential to significantly contribute to the team’s success.

Sunderland AFC’s management also commented on the agreement, acknowledging Bellingham’s impact on

the team and his promising future. “Jobe has been an outstanding player for Sunderland, and while we are sad to see

him go, we recognize this move as a great opportunity for him to further his career.

We wish him all the best at Crystal Palace,” said Sunderland’s Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman.

The transfer is pending finalization of personal terms and a medical examination. Once these steps are

completed, Bellingham will officially join Crystal Palace and begin preparations for the upcoming season.

This transfer marks a significant investment by Crystal Palace in their

future, as they continue to build a squad capable of competing at the highest level of English football.

Fans are eagerly anticipating Bellingham’s arrival and the potential impact he will have on the team’s performance.

As Crystal Palace and Sunderland finalize the details, the football

community will be watching closely to see how this young talent adapts to the

Premier League and meets the expectations set by his transfer fee and bonus conditions. Bellingham’s

progression will be an exciting storyline in the coming seasons, as he aims to make his mark in one of the world’s most competitive leagues.