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The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
Granit Xhaka only wants Sunderland transfer as ex-Arsenal captain tells Bayer Leverkusen he wants to leave club
GRANIT XHAKA'S agent has confirmed the star has his heart set on a Premier League return with Sunderland. Sun Sport reported that the ex-Arsenal midfielder, 32, was wanted by the Black Cats in a shock £10m deal. 3 3 Boss Regis Le Bris wants Leverkusen's experienced Swiss star to lead their fight for survival in the top-flight and they are willing to offer him a three-year contract. Sunderland faced stiff competition from Saudi Arabia and Fenerbahce to pull-off the ambitious swoop. But Xhaka is only interested in joining Sunderland and has agreed personal terms on the switch to the Stadium of Light. Now it's just a case of the two clubs agreeing a fee for him with Leverkusen holding out for nearer £15m. Xhaka's agent Jose Noguera said: 'We've reached an agreement in principle with Sunderland. 'Granit wants to return to the Premier League. Sunderland excites him – he wants to take on this challenge. 'We hope Leverkusen will respect his wish to leave and that the clubs will find an agreement soon.' Xhaka, whose deal at Leverkusen runs until 2028, now looks set to become Sunderland's seventh summer signing. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 3 The ace spent seven years at Arsenal after signing from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2016. He went on to lift the FA Cup twice and made almost 300 appearances for the Gunners. The star left for Leverkusen in 2023 and was instrumental in their incredible Bundesliga and German Cup successes that season. He made a further 49 matches last term as they finished second to Bayern Munich.
The Independent
a day ago
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- The Independent
Sunderland close in on former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka
Sunderland are closing in on a deal for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka as head coach Regis Le Bris seeks to add Premier League experience to his squad. The PA news agency understands the Black Cats have agreed personal terms with the 32-year-old former Arsenal skipper and are attempting to thrash out a fee with Erik ten Hag's Bundesliga club. Switzerland international Xhaka, who began his career at Basel before heading for Borussia Monchengladbach, spent seven years with the Gunners and is well acquainted with England's top flight. He joined Arsenal in a £35million switch from Monchengladbach during the summer of 2016 and made 297 appearances for the club, winning two FA Cups, before returning to Germany with Leverkusen in July 2023. Xhaka, who has been caped 137 times by his country, won the league title at the end of his first season and made 49 appearances in all competitions, 10 of them in the Champions League, during the last campaign. A combative player, Xhaka was stripped of the Arsenal captaincy in November 2019 after a heated exchange with home fans at the Emirates Stadium.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Le Bris calls for goals after pre-season defeat
Sunderland concluded their time in Portugal with a 1-0 defeat by domestic champions Sporting. A first-half strike from Francisco Trincao separated the two sides as the Black Cats completed their training camp in the Algarve. New signings Noah Sadiki, Habib Diarra, Simon Adingra, and Chemsdine Talbi all featured as manager Regis le Bris rotated his squad after 45 minutes. Speaking after the game to the club website, Le Bris said: "We created some good chances, but unfortunately we didn't score. "It is really important now that when you're creating chances, you are clinical as well because that will be key this season. "I am happy with the energy and happy with the way we created some chances, but at the end, we have to score. "We struggled a bit in the first half and conceded a goal with the only opportunity they had. "It is better to make that mistake right now so we can understand how we want to defend against this kind of squad. "They were mature, well-organised, and had many different options - through the middle and in behind. "It is good to manage this kind of problem early in the season."
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Le Bris calls for goals after pre-season defeat
Sunderland concluded their time in Portugal with a 1-0 defeat by domestic champions Sporting.A first-half strike from Francisco Trincao separated the two sides as the Black Cats completed their training camp in the signings Noah Sadiki, Habib Diarra, Simon Adingra, and Chemsdine Talbi all featured as manager Regis le Bris rotated his squad after 45 after the game to the club website, Le Bris said: "We created some good chances, but unfortunately we didn't score."It is really important now that when you're creating chances, you are clinical as well because that will be key this season."I am happy with the energy and happy with the way we created some chances, but at the end, we have to score."We struggled a bit in the first half and conceded a goal with the only opportunity they had."It is better to make that mistake right now so we can understand how we want to defend against this kind of squad."They were mature, well-organised, and had many different options - through the middle and in behind."It is good to manage this kind of problem early in the season."
The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Premier League club to play in new badge as popular change to kit is revealed ahead of 2025/26 season
SUNDERLAND will don a new badge this coming season as they prepare for their return to the Premier League. The Black Cats are officially back in the top flight after an eight-year absence. 4 4 4 Regis Le Bris' side won the Championship play-offs after finishing fourth in the second division to cap off an emotional comeback to the Prem. And Sunderland are heading back in style with a new look as they unveiled their away kit. The Premier League newcomers will be visiting their opponents in a blue jersey paying tribute to the club's proud maritime identity. And the collar will have"City by the Sea" stitched into the back of the neck, while the inside will feature a poetic nod to The Lake Poets. But fans were particularly in awe of the new badge that is quite different to their original crest. One supporter tweeted: "Take my money now." A third wrote: "I love it." CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS This fan said: "What a top!" And that one gushed: "Dear God!" Sunderland have often made changes to the badge for their away kit throughout the years. But this time they have modified the colours, which makes it stand out to past alterations. Nevertheless, that will not be the club's official crest for the season as the home jersey appears to have been leaked. Based on photos that have surfaced across social media, Sunderland will continue playing with their original badge and signature red and white colours at the Stadium of Light.
