Florian Plettenberg reports that Sunderland have reached a verbal agreement with Granit Xhaka (32) over a three-year contract, until 2028, with an option to extend for a further year.This comes just

Leverkusen manager Erik ten Hag hits back at Granit Xhaka’s agent over Sunderland transfer claims - Leverkusen boss ten Hag claims that the Swiss midfielder will not be joining the Black Cats this sum

Erik ten Hag has insisted Granit Xhaka is “too important” for Bayer Leverkusen to allow to leave despite the midfielder informing the club he wants to join Sunderland.