And the Suarez analogy is just not the same. He wanted to leave Liverpool, yes. He did not want to go to Arsenal though. Had it been Real Madrid (for example) the outcome may have been different. Liam was clearly desperate to go to Sunderland and that is because they would pay him loads more...
I'd be disinclined to believe he would have any knowledge of Rodriguez so he'd be guessing. As for Stephens, bearing in mind what has been said previously herein it is odd do you not think that he doesn't do precisely that?
However you want to spin it, this is nonsense:
I was stunned that...
Two points:
1) I doubt he has ever heard of David Rodriguez.
2) He highlights the loss to Charlton of Dale Stephens. Does he know where he went?!
Let's face it, the chances of Bridcutt happily staying and giving his all were pretty much zip.