Granit Xhaka is closing in on a surprising Premier League comeback, with the Swiss midfielder reaching an agreement with the newly-promoted Sunderland.

Erik ten Hag has made his position crystal clear amid reports linking Granit Xhaka with a surprise return to the Premier League. The former Arsenal midfielder is wanted by newly promoted Sunderland, who have reached an agreement in principle to bring the ...

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Granit Xhaka has agreed terms with Sunderland, with the club now in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a fee for the 32-year-old Switzerland midfielder. (Times - subscription required)

Xhaka is more than just a name. He’s a leader, a mentor, a benchmark. The idea of him in red and white doesn’t just excite supporters because of his pedigree, but because of the knock-on effect his presence could have on the Black Cats’ young team at the Academy of Light and, potentially, their future transfer policy.

According to insider David Ornstein from The Athletic, Granit Xhaka, who previously played for London’s Arsenal, may be making a return to the English Premier League (EPL).