Granit Xhaka is heading back to the Premier League with Sunderland as the Bayer Leverkusen star finalises an exit after being left angered by Erik ten Hag's approach

Newcastle United fans will look back on this game fondly, with Sunderland now agreeing a fee with Bayer Leverkusen for Granit Xhaka. TBR Football revealed Granit Xhaka wanted to leave Bayer Leverkusen ten days ago, with Sunderland among the Premier League clubs interested in his signature.

Granit Xhaka is set to join Sunderland in a £13million move from Bayer Leverkusen despite Erik ten Hag’s efforts to block it. The former Arsenal midfielder has been in talks with the Black

Jeremie Frimpong and Emi Martinez have reacted to a message from Granit Xhaka as he edges ever closer to joining Sunderland from Bayer Leverkusen.

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.

Leeds star Kalvin Phillips is “a better midfielder than Granit Xhaka”, says Noel Whelan, while Whites loanee Ben White is another who would “walk into the Arsenal team”.