When Xhaka returns to the Premier League, Sunderland is expected to make a significant midfield move Over Turkey and Saudi Arabia Granit Xhaka is about to make a spectacular comeback to the Premier League, as the Swiss international is expected to return to English football with newly promoted Sunderland.
The 32-year-old midfielder has already signed to terms with the Black Cats, according to The Times, and Sunderland is currently discussing a transfer cost with Bayer Leverkusen.
Leverkusen is reportedly requesting £15 million, which is fair given Xhaka’s crucial contribution to Xabi Alonso’s undefeated Bundesliga-winning team from the previous campaign. The article claims that Sunderland has previously had a cheaper bid turned down.
For Sunderland and manager Régis Le Bris, Xhaka would be a big-name acquisition that would show the team’s intention to do more than just make it in the top division.
Sunderland has acted swiftly to strengthen their team after securing promotion with a thrilling victory in the play-off final last season, thanks to a late goal from Tommy Watson.
Xhaka, who played 99 games for Leverkusen in two seasons, would bring leadership and crucial experience to a midfield that just lost Jobe Bellingham to Borussia Dortmund. He is anticipated to fill the vacuum left by Bellingham’s departure by assuming a deep-lying playmaking role.
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