Lee Johnson drops cheeky transfer hint with Ron Thorbert-Hoffman and Leon Dajaku linked

Lee Johnson has dropped an interesting transfer hint ahead of tonight’s 11pm deadline.

Sunderland have been linked with deals for German duo Ron-Thorben Hoffman and Leon Dajaku.

Speaking to Sky Sports News, though, a smirking Lee Johnson had this to say.

"There may well be action,” Johnson said. “And I’m sure you’ll be the first to know if there is.”

A short, sweet but potentially cryptic update from Sunderland’s head coach.

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