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Wolfsburg Show Interest in Sunderland’s Trai Hume Amid Premier League Return

Sunderland Keen to Secure Star Defender’s Future

According to Sky Sports’ Keith Downie, Bundesliga side Wolfsburg are eyeing Sunderland full-back Trai Hume. The 23-year-old, who has been a standout performer for the Black Cats, has two years remaining on his current deal, with the option of an additional year.

With Sunderland securing promotion to the Premier League, the club is keen to reward Hume with a more lucrative contract to reflect his importance. “The club want to tie him down to a more lucrative contract since gaining promotion,” Sky Sports reports.

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Wolfsburg’s Valuation vs Sunderland’s Stance

While Wolfsburg’s interest has been made known to Sunderland, there has been “no formal offer to the club” at this stage. However, Sky Sports understands that Wolfsburg value Hume at around £7.5 million — a figure unlikely to tempt Sunderland into selling.

Given his consistent performances and growing reputation, Sunderland appear determined to keep Hume, especially with their Premier League return on the horizon. As Sky Sports notes, “Sunderland don’t want to sell” their defender, signalling a strong stance in the transfer market.

Why Hume is Attracting Attention

Hume’s rise has been impressive. Solid defensively and composed in possession, he’s also shown the energy and commitment that make him a fan favourite. His ability to adapt between right-back and centre-back roles has added to his value, particularly for a club like Wolfsburg seeking versatile defensive options.

For Sunderland, his leadership on the pitch and reliability under pressure are assets they cannot easily replace. Selling at £7.5m, particularly in today’s inflated transfer market, would represent a significant undervaluation.

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From a Sunderland supporter’s perspective, this news is a mix of pride and concern. On one hand, it’s flattering to see a player like Trai Hume catching the eye of a Bundesliga club — proof of the quality developing at the Stadium of Light. On the other, the timing feels all wrong.

After years fighting to get back into the Premier League, Sunderland finally have momentum. Hume is not just another squad player; he’s a cornerstone of the defensive unit. Letting him go now, especially for £7.5m, would be short-sighted. In Premier League terms, that’s a modest fee for a young, proven defender with his best years ahead of him.

Fans would expect the club to hold firm, as Sky Sports has suggested they will. If anything, Hume should be rewarded with a deal that matches his contribution, not sold off when the club needs stability. In the Premier League, survival depends on keeping core players together. Hume’s passion, adaptability, and connection with supporters make him exactly the sort of player Sunderland must keep if they want to compete.