Ethan Nwaneri sends message to Jobe Bellingham amid Sunderland exit news
03/26/2025 11:31 AM
Ethan Nwaneri reacted to Jobe Bellingham's message after the pair linked up for England Under-21s amid speculation over the Sunderland midfielder’s future.
Nwaneri marked his England U21 debut in style, scoring after just 10 minutes, with Bellingham providing the assist in a 4-2 win over Portugal on 24 March.
The former Birmingham City midfielder played 70 minutes before being replaced by Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, who has been linked with a potential return to Newcastle.
Meanwhile, Football Insider revealed that Chelsea are interested in signing Bellingham, after his standout season in the Championship.
Additionally, Manchester United fans have urged their club to make a move for Bellingham after reports emerged that they too are monitoring him.
Despite ongoing speculation about his future, the 19-year-old shared a message on social media directed at Nwaneri after their link-up on the pitch.
Ethan Nwaneri tipped for senior England call-up after standout performances
Following England U21s’ victory, Bellingham shared a picture of himself and Nwaneri on his Instagram story with the caption: "My boy."
The Arsenal youngster then reposted the message, adding a link emoji, hinting at their strong connection on and off the pitch.
Wayne Rooney has backed Nwaneri to break into the senior England squad soon, praising his influential displays this season.
With Bukayo Saka sidelined through injury and Raheem Sterling struggling for form, the teenager has stepped up for Arsenal, scoring against the likes of Manchester City and netting eight goals in what has been a breakthrough campaign.
| Season statistics | Ethan Nwaneri | Jobe Bellingham |
| Appearances | 29 | 34 |
| Goals | 8 | 4 |
| Assists | 1 | 3 |
Arsenal eye Jobe Bellingham as Premier League clubs join the race
The connection between Nwaneri and the Sunderland midfielder could extend beyond the international stage, as Arsenal have reportedly shown interest in signing Bellingham. However, they are not alone in the pursuit, with several Premier League clubs also keen.
Football Insider revealed Sunderland are preparing to accept a "huge" bid for Bellingham this summer, among growing interest in the talented youngster. If Regis Le Bris' side fail to win promotion to the Premier League, a move could be on the cards.
They currently sit fourth in the table on 69 points, and return to action against Millwall on 29 March.
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