Ron-Thorben Hoffmann may have just given an insight into Sunderland's transfer plans this summer. Speaking in his column for German media outlet Kicker, the 23-year-old revealed his Wembley preparations and a WhatsApp conversation that may shine a light on the Black Cats' plans this summer.
Hoffmann claims a friend's son was sat near 'Bellingham' in the stands at Wembley - presumably Jude Bellingham - but it would beg the question, 'was he there?' Jude's brother Jobe has been one of the names linked with a move to Sunderland this summer and it could easily be a case of mistaken identity.
In his column, the former Sunderland loanee said: "Before the game, I received a WhatsApp from a friend’s son, whom I had invited to the game with his father. Freddy wrote: “Beside me is Bellingham! That’s so awesome. Thanks for letting us be here.”
