Xhaka to complete Sunderland move this week?

According to Bild, Granit Xhaka’s proposed move from Bayer Leverkusen to Sunderland could go through as early as this week.

Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly ready to let Granit Xhaka go – provided their valuation is met.

According to Bild, Die Werkself are prepared to let the Swiss international join Sunderland for a fee of €20 million, including bonuses.

The Bundesliga outfit expect the newly-promoted Premier League side to meet their asking price, with the deal potentially being finalized as early as this week.

“There will be a decision this week. Granit’s side is aware of the conditions under which a transfer would be possible,” Bayer Leverkusen sporting CEO Simon Rolfes told Bild.

“If it doesn’t happen, he stays.”

Bild also reports that Xhaka is expected receive a significant pay rise if he moves to England, with his salary increasing from approximately €7 million to €10 million per year on a contract running through 2028.

Xhaka’s agent, José Noguera, has made it clear that his client is pushing for the move.

“We’ve reached an agreement in principle with Sunderland. Granit wants to return to the Premier League,” Noguera said about a week ago.

“Sunderland excites him – he wants to take on this challenge. We hope Leverkusen will respect his wish to leave and that the clubs will find an agreement soon.”