XHAKA CLOSE

Granit Xhaka’s agent, Jose Noguera, has revealed that his player is keen to join the Red & White Wizards…

He said: “We have reached an agreement in principle with Sunderland. Granit wants to return to the Premier League. 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.”