Expert: Newcastle set sights on Jobe Bellingham - 'scouts are watching him closely'

Newcastle among Premier League clubs monitoring Bellingham's progress at Dortmund ahead of potential January window move.

Newcastle United are tracking Jobe Bellingham's development at Borussia Dortmund as they look to strengthen their midfield options. The 21-year-old has impressed this season with 15 appearances across all competitions and has earned a call-up to Thomas Tuchel's England squad, putting him on the radar of multiple top-flight clubs.

Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Bellingham has long been monitored by Premier League sides and will be watched closely during the international break. Brown identified Newcastle as a standout option among clubs needing midfield reinforcement, though he stressed that players earning England call-ups typically attract interest from multiple suitors.

Bellingham joined Dortmund from Sunderland in 2025 and has stepped up significantly this season after initially struggling for minutes. Crystal Palace are also noted as long-term admirers, having previously attempted to sign him before his move to Germany, while Manchester United, Everton and Sunderland have also been linked.

However, concerns about his attitude and entourage have previously been flagged in the Bundesliga.