Sunderland agreed to a $23.5 million deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka. He is expected to sign a three-year contract with the club.

Sunderland fell to a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Scottish Premiership side Hearts at Tynecastle on Saturday afternoon. Head coach Regis Le Bris did name a strong side for the Craig Gordon testimonial match - as the Black Cats continue to prepare for life in the Premier League - but key figures Anthony Patterson,