Erik ten Hag sends clear message over Granit Xhaka transfer
Ten Hag explained that Leverkusen has already sold three important players and cannot afford to lose Xhaka, who is a leader and crucial to the team.
Xhaka, 32, signed a five-year deal with Leverkusen and has three years remaining on his contract, having helped them win the Bundesliga last season.
Sunderland, recently promoted to the top flight, has spent over £100m this summer and is keen to add experienced players like Xhaka to their squad.
Despite Ten Hag's resistance, Sunderland is expected to continue pursuing a deal for the Switzerland international.
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