Report: Leverkusen's Xhaka reaches agreement with Sunderland
According to the report, the 32-year-old is prioritizing a move to Sunderland over other suitors, but club-to-club over a deal for the Swiss midfielder are still underway.
Xhaka has a contract with Leverkusen until 2028, but The Athletic said that he has asked the club to close the proposed transfer rapidly.
Speaking to broadcaster Sky, his agent, José Noguera said: "We have reached an agreement with Sunderland. Granit wants to return to the Premier League.
"Sunderland appeals to him and he wants to accept this challenge. We hope that Leverkusen will agree to his transfer request and that the clubs will reach an agreement soon."
The Arsenal player has played a key role for Leverkusen across his two seasons at the Bundesliga side, helping them claim the Bundesliga and German Cup titles in the unbeaten 2023-24 season.
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