Ex Arsenal Midfielder Not Set For Inter Milan Or AC Milan Switch – Sunderland Join The Race | OneFootball

Granit Xhaka will not be joining Inter Milan or AC Milan this summer, as Sunderland join the race for the Swiss international’s signature.

This according to UK broadcaster Sky Sport, via FCInterNews. They note that there is also interest in Xhaka’s signature from the Saudi Pro League.

Inter Milan have been linked with Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka in the last couple days.

Reportedly, the Nerazzurri have identified the Swiss international as a low-cost opportunity to replace Hakan Calhanoglu. They’re still wary of the possibility of losing Calhanoglu to Galatasaray.

Meanwhile, Xhaka has also reportedly been a target for a couple other Serie A clubs. The likes of AC Milan and Juventus have shown an interest in the former Arsenal midfielder.

Granit Xhaka Not Set For Inter Or AC Milan Move – Sunderland Join The Race

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – APRIL 12: Granit Xhaka of Bayer 04 Leverkusen is during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Union Berlin at BayArena on April 12, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

However, it is looking like Granit Xhaka will not be making the move to a team in Serie A.

However, there are a few clubs showing an interest in the Swiss international.

One possibility would be a return to the English top flight for the former Arsenal midfielder.

Sky Sport UK report that newly-promoted Sunderland are keen to add Xhaka to their ranks as they look to bolster their squad following promotion.

Then, the broadcaster add, there is also interest in Xhaka’s signature from the Saudi Pro League.