Sunderland look to have made a major breakthrough in their efforts to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka, with the Swiss international having reportedly agreed personal terms with the Black Cats ahead of a prospective transfer to the North East.

Sunderland are close to signing Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen; the 32-year-old has three years left on his Leverkusen current deal; Xhaka has 137 caps for Switzerland and won the Bundesliga title with Leverkusen;

Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has reacted to Granit Xhaka’s Sunderland transfer request. The Bundesliga club executive did not explicitly deny that the Swiss international wished

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

According to Fabrizio Romano, Sporting CP have accelerated negotiations with Almería to sign Sunderland target Luis Suarez as a replacement for Viktor Gyokeres, who is close to joining Arsenal.

Xhaka has emerged as a shock target for Sunderland in recent days, with high-profile interest also reported from Inter Milan and Fenerbahce. However, the 32-year-old has made it clear that Régis Le Bris’ newly-promoted side is where he wants to be.

Bayer Leverkusen CEO Simon Rolfes has insisted there is no new offer in place from Sunderland for Granit Xhaka yet, despite his agent pushing the move today. Kicker cover comments from Rolfes today after reports earlier today that a move to Sunderland was on the cards for Xhaka.

Reports indicate that after Liverpool secured Hugo Ekitike's signing, Newcastle United have turned their attention to OGC Nice striker Evann Guessand, who is also being pursued by Sunderland.

Sunderland head coach Régis Le Bris spoke to The Echo after the 1-0 defeat to Sporting Lisbon at Estadio Algarve on Monday night. He reflected on an encouraging performance despite the result and gave an update on the club’s transfer plans, as well as confirming the current injury situation at the club.

Armand Laurienté’s proposed Sunderland transfer has collapsed, but the French winger is unlikely to remain at Sassuolo as he wants a new challenge.French winger Laurienté was supposed to join