Overview
- Italian outlet Tuttosport, relayed by Football Italia and Goal, says Juventus are weighing a January approach and that Xhaka’s representatives would listen to offers.
- Those reports add that any bid would likely need to exceed the roughly €15m Sunderland paid Bayer Leverkusen in the summer.
- UK coverage counters that Xhaka is very happy at Sunderland and not for sale, with Chronicle Live describing a January exit as a non-starter.
- Xhaka joined Sunderland on a three-year contract in 2025 and has been ever-present as captain, contributing one goal and three assists in the league.
- Juventus are exploring experienced options due to midfield reliance on Khephren Thuram and Manuel Locatelli after previously hesitating over Xhaka’s age.