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Granit Xhaka, a former Arsenal midfielder playing for Bayer Leverkusen, is eager to join newly-promoted Sunderland in the Premier League. Xhaka, 32, has enjoyed success with Leverkusen, including winning the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal. Despite other offers, he only wants to move to Sunderland, managed by Regis Le Bris. Sunderland, which has made significant signings, is reportedly close to agreeing to an £8.7m deal for Xhaka.

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