The 32-year-old is expected to leave Bayer Leverkusen this summer and seemingly has plenty of options.
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Several reports have suggested Xhaka is on the verge of joining Saudi Pro League club NEOM, who have offered him a consider wage in order to convince him.
According to Sky Sports News, Sunderland are hoping to hijack the deal as they seek to add experience to their young squad ahead of their first season back in the Premier League since 2017.
Regis Le Bris remains in need of a replacement for Jobe Bellingham, who followed in his brother’s footsteps by joining Borussia Dortmund earlier in the summer.
Sunderland have had a busy start to the summer, signing Senegal international Habib Diarra and Brighton & Hove Albion winger Simon Adingra.