According to reliable source David Ornstein, Sunderland have reached an agreement with Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen. The experienced midfielder has made it clear to the Bundesliga club that he only has eyes for the Black Cats. Xhaka, who used to earn £107,000-a-week, had previously played in the Premier League with Arsenal before moving to Leverkusen.
During his time at Leverkusen, the Swiss international helped the team clinch the Bundesliga title in the 2023/2024 season. With Sunderland aiming to strengthen their squad for their Premier League campaign, Xhaka is just one of the latest signings, along with players like Simon Adingra, Habib Diarra, and Chemsdine Talbi.
Ornstein reported that Xhaka is set on joining Sunderland and the negotiations are underway between the two clubs to finalize the deal swiftly. Despite being 32 years old, Xhaka’s experience both in the Premier League and international football will certainly add value to the team.
Sunderland has primarily focused on recruiting young talents in the transfer window, making Xhaka’s experience a valuable asset. Only time will tell if their recruitment efforts will be enough to secure their place in the Premier League, but it’s clear that the club’s management is fully supporting their manager in building a competitive squad.
