Sunderland attacking midfielder Jobe Bellingham appears to have his fitness at an all-time high amid Tottenham transfer links, according to Dr Rajpal Brar.
The injury expert claims that while the 18-year-old had an issue with his abdominal muscles back in the 2022/23 season, he had no setbacks this past season and is in good condition.
The Guardian reported on 3 June that Spurs were keen on signing the Sunderland gem who's valued at north of £20million.
Bryan King, a former scout at the North London club, believes that they can even agree a cut-price deal to secure his services.
Discussing the state of play with Bellingham exclusively with Tottenham News, Dr Brar, a doctor in physical therapy and a sports scientist, said: "Having gauged his injury record, there was a setback back in 2022/23 and that kept him out for almost three months.
"It sounds like a muscular strain of the abdominals.
"The key is it doesn’t seem to have popped back up again since then which is a very good sign.
"This past season he was available for all the league games and that suggests that his fitness is at an all-time high."
While his talent is undeniable, Spurs must be aware that he's still very raw and is unproven outside the second tier.
The 18-year-old midfielder has shown maturity and ability in the Championship and his brother Jude's success may suggest a high ceiling.
Tottenham need midfield reinforcements and Jobe could provide depth and a long-term prospect.
His versatility to play centrally or further forward is valuable and with a reasonable fee, the Lilywhites could secure a promising talent without breaking the bank.
In other Tottenham news, a claim has emerged on Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey undergoing his Spurs medical ahead of a potential transfer.
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