Sunderland and Neom SC Compete for Granit Xhaka

Granit Xhaka, fresh off helping Bayer Leverkusen secure their first Bundesliga title, is now the subject of strong transfer interest from both newly promoted Premier League side Sunderland and Saudi Pro League club Neom SC. Sunderland are reportedly preparing a £10 million offer to add Xhaka's experience to their squad, while Neom SC have already initiated talks and can offer lucrative terms. Both clubs are competing with Italian sides AC Milan and Juventus, though the latter may not match the financial packages on offer. Neom SC hope to reunite Xhaka with his former Arsenal teammate Alexandre Lacazette as part of their ambitious rebuilding. Leverkusen's sporting director has confirmed the interest but stated that no deal has been finalized. A decision on Xhaka's future is expected soon as negotiations continue.