🎧 'Please Jobe, don't go to Chelsea'

Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham is rumoured to have caught the eye of Premier League side Chelsea - but not everyone believes it would be a good move for the teenager.

Former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini says a move to Stamford Bridge could end up working against Bellingham, with the Blues already harbouring a huge squad filled with expensive players.

"As soon as you say Chelsea, alarm bells start ringing for me. How many players have gone there and it's just not worked out?" Gabbiadini told BBC Radio Newcastle.

"Please, whatever you do, don't go there. If you are going to leave Sunderland, don't go there."

Chelsea is not the only side Gabbiadini believes Bellingham should think twice about joining, preferring a move for the 19-year-old that would echo his older brother Jude.

The elder Bellingham moved from Birmingham City to German titans Borussia Dortmund before joining current side Real Madrid.

Gabbiadini believes that the Bundesliga would be an easier step in the midfielder's development due to smaller squad sizes and lower transfer spends - a move that proved fruitful for his England international sibling.

"It's a Premier League problem," he added. "He's been playing brilliantly, he's really great to watch and you can understand why teams are interested in him.

"But does he want to be playing in Premier League football yet? It's a big step but you want to get it right."

You can listen to Gabbiadini's full thoughts and more on the Total Sport podcast.