Sunderland could lose their captain through Juventus' interest

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Just in 2025, the 33-year-old midfielder signed a three-year contract with Sunderland, moving from Bayer Leverkusen, and his phenomenal performance in the Premier League earned the respect of the Italian giants Juventus.

According to Italian news outlet Tuttosport, Juventus is considering the possibility of signing Xhaka already in the pipeline. The Turin club is currently looking for reinforcements in the center of the field to switch to a 4-3-3 formation under the leadership of Luciano Spalletti.

With the main transfer target, Morten Ullmann for Sporting, unattainable in the middle of the season, the Old Lady switched her respect to the accomplished Swiss. In Turin, Giaka is considered an ideal option for reasonable price and availability.

This Swede's adaptation to the Premier League (11 matches, 1 goal, 3 assists) has surpassed the Italians, so they can give a meeting result. Xhaki is very ready to listen to the proposals of the Champions League clubs.

It is confirmed that Sunderland is open to negotiations and is looking for a solution to satisfy everyone, since Gravec himself is pushing for a transfer.

The Swiss became a key figure in the team of Regis Le Bris. As a captain, he won the championship in the championship, helping the newcomer to the Premier League sensationally rise to 4th place.

Sky Sports insist that the crowd is even happier at the Stadium of Light. The loss of Jaka in Sichny would be a disaster for the ambitions of the Black cats. The team has a significant role to play in his leadership abilities and range of transmissions.

Prote, since Juventus deposits a sum that significantly exceeds 15 million euros, since Sunderland, having paid the entry, the club may face a difficult choice.

Xhaka is currently preparing for the match against Fulgham, but the winter looks set to be hot for the Swiss.

По материалам: skysports.com