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Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola Have Made Their Thoughts Clear on Sunderland Target Granit Xhaka

TYNE AND WEAR, ENGLAND, JUL 22 – Granit Xhaka has agreed personal terms with Sunderland ahead of a potential £8.7 million transfer to bolster their midfield for the 2025/26 Premier League season.

  • Over the summer, The Athletic reports that Granit Xhaka, Switzerland international midfielder, only wants to join Sunderland and has agreed personal terms to accelerate the deal.
  • Two years ago, Granit Xhaka, Switzerland international midfielder, left Arsenal after seven years, where he played 297 games, scored 23 goals, and provided 29 assists.
  • TalkSPORT reports a deal could be done for just £8.7m, Xhaka remains under contract until 2028.
  • This signing could significantly strengthen Sunderland's midfield, and they may face Arsenal in November if completed.
  • Ahead of their campaign, Sunderland's friendlies include matches against Hearts, Hull, Real Betis, Augsburg and Rayo Vallecano, with the Premier League starting on August 16, 2025 against West Ham United.
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Nati-Captain Granit Xhaka is expected to leave Leverkusen towards Sunderland.

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EFL Analysis broke the news in on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
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