Granit Xhaka is closing in on a surprising Premier League comeback, with the Swiss midfielder reaching an agreement with the newly-promoted Sunderland.

Granit wants to return to the Premier League. ‘Sunderland excites him – he wants to take on this challenge. We hope Leverkusen will respect his wish to leave and that the clubs will find an agreement soon.

The latest Arsenal transfer news as the former midfielder could be returning to the Premier League this summer.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said he believes his side have the "right ingredients" to end their 21-year Premier League title hiatus.

Arteta’s men missed out on the 2023–24 Premier League title by two points. The year prior, they were only five points away from English glory, falling to Man City both times. Most recently, the Reds were crowned English champions after finishing the 2024–25 season 10 points ahead of Arsenal.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is of the opinion the Gunners must continue to recruit before the transfer deadline if they are to compete at the top end of the Premier League table this coming season. It follows the North Londoners' acquisition of Martin Zubimendi,