As of now, Granit Xhaka's signing for Sunderland has not been made official, and it appears the Black Cats' alternative is Napoli's Frank Zambo Anguissa.

Bild reports it is unlikely that Bayer Leverkusen and Sunderland will reach an agreement for midfielder Granit Xhaka. Sunderland had reached an agreement with the Swiss midfielder over a contract

Granit Xhaka has informed Bayer Leverkusen that he only wants to join Sunderland, as club-to-club talks continue over a deal for the Swiss midfielder. An agreement is now in place between Xhaka and the Premier League club, with the 32-year-old prioritising a move to Regis Le Bris’ men over other suitors.