Sunderland are reportedly closing in on the loan signing of Enzo Le Fee from Roma in a transfer that’s gotten not only Black Cats fans talking, but much of the Championship fanbase too.
Championship watchers are in awe of Sunderland’s move for Enzo Le Fee. It’s a move that’s really stated their intentions in the race for promotion, and needless to say, it’s a move that’s really exciting Black Cats fans too.
It was reported on Wednesday night that Le Fee to Sunderland is a done deal, with Fabrizio Romano giving the move his signature ‘here we go’ confirmation soon after. When the deal will be completed though remains to be seen.
Le Fee joins a Sunderland side already brimming with midfield talent, so where he’ll fit in remains a bit of a mystery. Regis Le Bris already has Dan Neil, Jobe Bellingham, and Chris Rigg to manage, so Le Fee arriving will give him a welcome selection headache for sure.
Michael Graham on Jobe Bellingham’s Sunderland future amid Enzo Le Fee pursuit
Of all the Sunderland players right now, Jobe Bellingham is the one who may seem most likely to leave the Stadium of Light in January. Arsenal and Crystal Palace are interested in Bellingham who’s reported to have an agreement in place with the Sunderland owners that he can leave for a Premier League club, at the right price.
Inevitably, the imminent arrival of Le Fee casts doubt over Bellingham’s future. Fans will assume that Le Fee arriving signals towards Sunderland perhaps expecting Bellingham to leave during the January transfer window.
But journalist Michael Graham doesn’t think Bellingham’s exit is nailed on despite Le Fee arriving. He posted on X when asked about Bellingham’s future: “Can never predict anything with Sunderland, as apparently signing Enzo Le Fee proves, but worth noting that Regis Le Bris said #SAFC felt they were a central midfielder short at the start of January.”
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In the build up to January, Bellingham was linked with Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. Both clubs’ interest makes sense given the Jude Bellingham factor, though Madrid haven’t been mentioned alongside Jobe in a while now.
On the other hand, Dortmund’s interest in Bellingham remains. But Dortmund will wait until summer to move for Bellingham with the German outfit likely not having the finances to make a move for the £20m-rated Bellingham in January.
That seemingly puts the likes of Arsenal and Palace, and any other interested Premier League side at the front of the queue to sign Bellingham in January. With Le Fee arriving, it certainly allows Sunderland the freedom of at least considering any major bids for the 19-year-old Bellingham.