Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham is allegedly attracting interest from two Bundesliga giants ahead of the closure of the winter transfer window.
Bellingham - the brother of Real Madrid star Jude - has continued to flourish in the Championship, chipping in with four goals and three assists from 26 starts this campaign.
Still only 19 years of age, Bellingham may benefit from remaining at the Stadium of Light, yet Sunderland may soon be left with a decision to make regarding his future.
According to The Sun, both Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen have had scouts present at a recent Black Cats fixture.
Although each club are enduring contrasting seasons in the Bundesliga, there is reason for either team to make an immediate move for the starlet.
Nevertheless, the report adds that Sunderland are more likely to reject any offer for Bellingham before the February 3 deadline, particularly when he holds a contract until 2028.
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Leicester chasing Brighton defender?
Meanwhile, Leicester City are allegedly contemplating whether to strengthen their squad with the addition of Brighton & Hove Albion defender Tariq Lamptey.
The Foxes moved outside of the Premier League relegation zone over the weekend after coming from behind to record a 2-1 victory at Tottenham Hotspur.
Nevertheless, Ruud van Nistelrooy is eager to bolster his defensive options at the King Power Stadium, whether that be on the flank or in the centre.
As per Football Insider, the East Midlands outfit are interested in signing Lamptey, who has less than six months remaining on his contract.
Despite contributing three goals and two assists from seven starts and five substitute outings in all competitions during 2024-25, Lamptey is not viewed as a long-term option by Fabian Hurzeler.
Brighton may be prepared to retain his services until the end of the campaign courtesy of his versatility, yet Leicester are hoping to tempt the Seagulls into a sale for a cut-price fee.
Lamptey cost in the region of £3m when leaving Chelsea for Brighton in January 2020.
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What is the latest on Foyth to Villa?
Aston Villa are reportedly pushing ahead with their efforts to sign Villarreal defender Juan Foyth.
Unai Emery has already publicly acknowledged that he would like to be reunite with a player who he has previously worked with at the Yellow Submarine.
The Argentina international was left out of the squad to face Atletico Madrid at the weekend, presumably because of conversations behind the scenes.
According to El Periodico Mediterraneo, negotiations are at an advanced stage with a deal likely to go through.
Villa are said to have presented the former Tottenham Hotspur man with a pay rise and a long-term deal, as well as the opportunity to play Champions League football during the second half of the campaign.
Foyth, who has only played four times for Villarreal this season, can provide competition at both right-back and centre-back, two positions that require cover.
Darren Plant
