Hoffenheim keeping tabs on Stuttgart starlet

Kicker reports that Hoffenheim coach Ralf Rangnick is keen to bring in a new midfielder following Franco Zuculini and Maicosuel’s departures earlier this summer.

Rudy is reportedly one of Rangnick’s main targets int he transfer market.

The Germany Under-21 star’s contract with Stuttgart is set to expire in the summer of 2012.