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Dortmund Withdraws from Bellingham Bid; Crystal Palace Leads

1/12/2025

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Borussia Dortmund has stepped back from the chase for Jobe Bellingham, deeming Sunderland's €20 million price tag excessive. Crystal Palace now takes the lead in the bidding war. Sunderland, sitting fourth in the Championship, is determined to keep Bellingham for their promotion ambitions. Meanwhile, AFC Bournemouth is eyeing Liverpool's rising star, Ben Doak, thriving on loan at Middlesbrough.

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Borussia Dortmund has stepped back from the chase for Jobe Bellingham, deeming Sunderland's €20 million price tag excessive. Crystal Palace now takes the lead in the bidding war. Sunderland, sitting fourth in the Championship, is determined to keep Bellingham for their promotion ambitions. Meanwhile, AFC Bournemouth is eyeing Liverpool's rising star, Ben Doak, thriving on loan at Middlesbrough.