Overview
- Italian outlets reported that Juventus have revisited a January move for Xhaka as they seek experienced midfield options and expect any fee to exceed the €15m Sunderland paid in the summer.
- ChronicleLive and Sky Sports’ Keith Downie report Sunderland view a January sale as a non-starter, with Xhaka described as very happy at the club.
- Football Italia’s Alfredo Pedullà says a transfer is unlikely, citing Xhaka’s contentment and Juventus’ reluctance to spend heavily on a 33-year-old while their leadership structure is unsettled.
- Xhaka joined from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer for about £13m on a three-year deal to 2028 and has captained Sunderland throughout his debut campaign.
- The Switzerland international has played every Premier League minute, recording one goal and three assists as Sunderland sit fourth after 11 matches.