Leeds United one of multiple clubs eyeing 22-year-old’s tough approach from Championship rivals – Report

Hume shares Premier League transfer ambition and position

Hume has since spoken about his potential to play in the top flight, currently aged 22 and looking up to the EFL.

Speaking to the Belfast Telegraph, he said the following:

“I think I could play in the Premier League. You have to hold yourself to a high standard and you want to push yourself as much as you can.

“That’s the level I want to get to, but I’m happy enough at Sunderland and happy where I am and I’m enjoying my football a lot. If a move happens, it happens and if not, I’m happy to play for Sunderland.”

“I try not to think about (transfer speculation). I let my agent deal with all that stuff and until they come to Sunderland and offer money I don’t pay too much attention to it.”

Hume would be a great signing for Leeds

Hume’s form at Sunderland rightly puts him on the Premier League’s radar with us and would therefore be a very good signing.

The problem with this situation is that the black cats know how much they should be worth and therefore will demand a high fee.

How much we pay remains to be seen given the need for signings in a number of positions this summer, but Hume would certainly be a big plus.