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

TBR Football understands Granit Xhaka will become the highest-paid player in Sunderland’s history. Xhaka has agreed a three-year deal at the Stadium of Light and will not take a wage drop from his Bayer Leverkusen deal.

Yet another former Arsenal player could make a surprise transfer back to the Premier League following Granit Xhaka and Aaron Ramsdale. Mikel Arteta has been busy this summer spending just shy of £200million on six new players, including Martin Zubimendi, Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke.

Granit Xhaka has revealed he will use the Bundesliga's winter break to return to Arsenal and say goodbye to fans, staff and players.

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”.