Bellingham has had a memorable campaign in the Championship this time, scoring four goals and providing three assists in 40 league matches. He has played a key role in Sunderland finishing fourth and qualifying for the playoffs, which earned him the Championship's Young Player of the Season award.
Sunderland are convinced that they will lose their star midfielder this summer. The only way they can hold on to Bellingham is if they can win promotion to the Premier League.
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WHAT NEXT FOR JOBE BELLINGHAM?
The 19-year-old will be back in action in the Championship playoffs on Friday as Sunderland take on Coventry City in the first leg of their semi-final fixture.