Jobe Bellingham reassessing future at Dortmund amid limited minutes
Jobe Bellingham is reportedly reassessing his future at Borussia Dortmund just months after his summer transfer from Sunderland, with Premier League clubs said to be monitoring the 20 year old amid limited playing time and reported tensions at Signal Iduna Park. The midfielder, who joined Dortmund in a deal worth around 30 million, has made only a handful of brief appearances this season and is said to be weighing potential moves ahead of the January transfer window.
Multiple reports indicate Bellingham has been used sparingly by manager Niko Kovač. He has started only twice in the Bundesliga this season and has appeared primarily from the bench, totaling under 200 minutes across his league outings. Those close to the player say he is frustrated by a lack of consistent opportunities and believes he is often deployed only when other midfielders are unavailable. The situation has prompted discussion within his camp about seeking more regular minutes, either on loan or through a permanent move.
At the same time, officials at Dortmund are reported to view Bellingham as a longer term prospect. Club sources describe a deliberate plan to integrate him gradually into a squad that has...