Sunderland likely used to hype value – Player pictured on jet as he flies for transfer
Throughout December, Sunderland were mentioned as candidates to sign Lazio’s Matteo Guendouzi. On December 11th, Corriere dello Sport were confident that the Black Cats would make a January offer for the midfielder. Lazio’s dire financial situation was seen as a convenient way of making it clear that a sale could go through. As recently as
8 Jan 10:46 · Sport Witness