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Former Gunner Granit Xhaka has explained why he decided to leave Bayer Leverkusen to return to the Premier League with Sunderland this summer.

Just a couple of weeks after signing for the club, former Gunner Granit Xhaka has been named the new captain of Sunderland AFC.

Granit Xhaka has revealed why he signed for Sunderland, calling it the biggest challenge of his career as he leaves Bundesliga winners Bayer Leverkusen for Wearside.

Former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has returned to the Premier League, joining Sunderland on a three-year deal.

Sunderland have agreed a deal with Bayer Leverkusen for the transfer of Granit Xhaka, according to reports, despite Erik ten Hag’s insistence the player would stay.

Granit Xhaka’s agent has confirmed the player wants to join Sunderland, but Bayer Leverkusen boss Erik ten Hag insists the former Gunner is going nowhere.

Granit Xhaka has informed Bayer Leverkusen he wants a move to Sunderland, and the former Gunners has reached an agreement with the promoted Premier League club.

Sunderland bid for Granit Xhaka as Saudi competition heats up; Leverkusen remain reluctant to sell Swiss midfielder despite interest.

Sunderland are planning a shock move for former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, though they face competition from Saudi Arabia.

Arsenal and Manchester United are both pushing to sign two of the Championship’s top young talents. Will Sunderland be able to hold onto their prized prospects?

Lille have reached an agreement to sign former Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom on loan with an option to buy, according to reports.

Ex-Arsenal players Anthony Stokes and Jay Emmanuel-Thomas face legal issues over drug charges. Stokes was caught with cocaine, while Emmanuel-Thomas faces smuggling accusations.

Charlie Patino is leaving Arsenal for Deportivo La Coruña in a transfer worth £1 million. The English midfielder will sign a three-year deal with an option to 2028.

Mason Cotcher is set to join Aston Villa from Sunderland, having held a trial with Arsenal during the 2023/24 campaign.

Arsenal could be set to profit from a sell-on clause in Daniel Ballard’s contract, with Everton showing an interest in the Sunderland defender.

Anthony Stokes, once an Arsenal youth player, jailed for at least 30 days over domestic abuse charges.

Charles Sagoe Jr. is closing in on a loan move away from Arsenal, with Sunderland linked with interest in the youth forward.

Ovie Ejaria, former Arsenal and Liverpool starlet, becomes a free agent after mutually ending his contract with League One club Reading

Sunderland forward Mason Cotcher is getting another chance with the Arsenal u18s today, after playing for the Gunners on trial last week.

Arsenal could be set to profit from a sell-on clause as West Ham United show an interest in former Gunners defender Daniel Ballard.