Sunderland have reached an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for the signing of Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka (h/t journalist Fabrizio Romano).The deal is worth around €20 million, with the player

As expected (or maybe feared for Bayer Leverkusen fans), Granit Xhaka is headed to Sunderland. After agreeing on personal terms with the English club earlier this month, Xhaka is headed back to the Premier League per Fabrizio Romano:

Sunderland agreed to a $23.5 million deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka. He is expected to sign a three-year contract with the club.