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Granit Xhaka has sealed a shock return to the Premier League with Sunderland despite Erik ten Hag's plea for him to stay at Bayer Leverkusen.

Granit Xhaka could still return to the Premier League, a Bayer Leverkusen director confirmed, despite coach Erik ten Hag saying that he won't be sold.

Erik ten Hag has ruled out Granit Xhaka leaving Bayer Leverkusen despite his agent saying a transfer agreement has been struck with Sunderland.

Granit Xhaka's agent has confirmed that the former Arsenal man's Premier League return is imminent after snubbing offers from elsewhere.

Ex-Arsenal star Granit Xhaka is reportedly set to snub a Premier League return with Sunderland despite mounting speculation about his future at Bayer Leverkusen. The 32-year-old moved to the Bundesliga in 2023 after a lengthy seven-year stint in North London, where he developed into a combative leader for the Gunners. Since then he has played a vital role in the system and was a key figure when the German side lifted their first-ever Bundesliga crown.

Saudi Arabian club Neom have pulled out of the race for Granit Xhaka, leaving Sunderland and Fenerbahce as the midfielder’s only concrete options.

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Granit Xhaka has been offered a return to the Premier League by recently promoted Sunderland, who are interested in the former Arsenal captain.

Amad Diallo has given Sunderland's £20.5m deal for Brighton winger Simon Adingra his seal of approval on social media.

Jordan Henderson will leave Ajax after triggering an exit clause in his contract, with Premier League teams linked with the midfielder.

Sunderland have joined the likes of Marseille and Atletico Madrid in pursuit of West Ham defender Nayef Aguerd this summer.

Djordje Petrovic is ready to join Galatasaray instead of Sunderland, but Chelsea's demands for the goalkeeper threaten to block a transfer.

Chelsea are set to cash in on goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, with an unlikely Premier League move in the offing.