Sunderland agree deal to sign Granit Xhaka from Leverkusen, per Fabrizio Romano

Fabrizio Romano reports that Bayer Leverkusen have accepted an offer from Sunderland for Granit Xhaka.

After two years at Bayer Leverkusen, former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is set for a return to the Premier League.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Sunderland and Bayer Leverkusen have agreed a €20 million deal for the Swiss international.

Xhaka, who has already agreed personal terms with the newly-promoted Premier League club, is expected to travel to England on Monday to complete the move.

If everything goes according to plan, the 32-year-old will sign a contract with Sunderland until 2027.

Xhaka’s departure is another major blow for Leverkusen, who have already said goodbye to Jonathan Tah, Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong this summer.