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Granit Xhaka has asked Bayer Leverkusen to find an agreement for him to go to Sunderland quickly, as he has his heart set on the Black Cats, according to The Athletic.
The Swiss midfielder has been targeted by several sides this summer and Saudi Pro League new boys Neom were prepared to hand him a lucrative wage packet to head to the Middle East.
Neom recently ended their interest though, leaving Fenerbahce and Sunderland as the most realistic destinations for Xhaka.