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Sunderland fans have reacted to the news that Jobe Bellingham has left the Stadium of Light to join Borussia Dortmund.

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The transfer values of the Sunderland squad after Jobe Bellingham completed a potential club record move to Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund.

Sunderland are preparing multiple new record breaking signings, whilst Jobe Bellingham's future remains uncertain.

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The Black Cats have been linked with a host of prospective transfer targets since winning promotion to the Premier League last month, and have already wrapped up a permanent deal for January loanee Enzo Le Fée, who secured his future on Wearside in a club record agreement earlier in the window.

Enzo Le Fee will join the Black Cats on a 4-year deal. One of Sunderland's standout performers has completed a permanent transfer to the English club after ending his loan from AS Roma.