Overview

• Borussia Dortmund are in advanced talks to sign 19-year-old midfielder Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland for around £25 million.
• The clubs aim to complete the deal by the June 10 transfer deadline to register him for the Club World Cup in New Jersey.
• A clash with older brother Jude Bellingham’s Real Madrid side could arise if both play in the tournament.
• Sunderland will receive the agreed fee and Birmingham City stands to benefit from a sell-on clause tied to his previous move.
• England Under-21 boss Lee Carsley has confirmed he will release players for the Club World Cup, which may affect Bellingham’s participation in the European Under-21 Championships.