Sunderland are planning a move for Birmingham City midfielder Jobe Bellingham.
The 17 year-old brother of Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham, Jobe is expected to be on the move from St Andrew's this summer.
The Northern Echo says Sunderland are making an approach .
Former Birmingham coach Mike Dodds is on the staff at Sunderland and worked with the Bellingham brothers at the club's academy.
Bellingham has a deal to 2024 with Brum.