Key Takeaways:
- Manchester United have shown interest in Jobe Bellingham following his limited appearances at Borussia Dortmund this season
- Bellingham has featured for only 74 minutes across four league matches since starting Dortmund’s opening two fixtures
- Crystal Palace are reportedly monitoring the England youth international, with transfer interest dating back to his Sunderland spell
Premier League Clubs Monitor Jobe Bellingham Situation
Manchester United have emerged as one of several Premier League clubs considering a move for Jobe Bellingham, the younger sibling of Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham. After moving from newly-promoted Sunderland to Borussia Dortmund during the summer for a £27 million fee, Bellingham, aged 20, has found first-team opportunities difficult to come by in Germany.
Early Challenges in Dortmund
Under the stewardship of manager Niko Kovac, Bellingham started Dortmund’s opening two fixtures but has since played just 74 minutes across the subsequent four league matches. Having previously been a regular starter at Sunderland, Bellingham’s restricted involvement could be a source of growing frustration. Reports from German publication Bild have linked his uncertain future with possible interest from English clubs.
🚨 Manchester United and Crystal Palace are paying close attention to Jobe Bellingham's situation at Dortmund.
Reports have suggested the 20-year old is currently very unhappy with his playing time.
The midfielder has yet to play a full 90 minutes in a match and has only played… pic.twitter.com/GDrRRiKTjI
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) October 14, 2025
Tensions surfaced early on, notably when Jobe’s father, Mark Bellingham, was reported to have stormed into the dressing room to confront club officials after his son was substituted at half-time against St Pauli in the season opener. This incident resulted in a club-wide ban on player families entering the dressing rooms at the Signal Iduna Park. Monday also saw reports of Jobe’s parents separating after over twenty years together – another off-pitch distraction for the young midfielder.
Potential Moves to Manchester United or Crystal Palace
With Manchester United’s midfield instability under Ruben Amorim continuing to dominate headlines, a move to Old Trafford could present Bellingham with a chance to revitalise his trajectory. Despite his need to prove himself at the highest level, the Stourbridge-born player is seen by some as capable of making an immediate impact in Manchester’s midfield. However, concerns over playing time persist, especially in light of comparably talented youngster Kobbie Mainoo’s difficulties in securing a consistent role at United.
Crystal Palace have maintained their interest in Bellingham, having monitored the England youth international since his days at Sunderland. The Eagles, currently sixth in the Premier League and four places above United, see potential for Bellingham to partner with Adam Wharton or serve as a possible replacement should Wharton depart – with United also expressing interest in the 21-year-old Palace midfielder.
