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

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.

Bayer Leverkusen manager Erik ten Hag has insisted that midfielder Granit Xhaka will not be able to join Sunderland this summer, with the Switzerland midfielder heavily linked with a move to the Premier League.